Mike Johnson says he ‘doesn’t see the path’ for third Trump term

Published October 28, 2025 1:47pm ET



House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he “doesn’t see a path” for President Donald Trump to serve a third term, despite Trump suggesting otherwise.

“Well, there is the 22nd Amendment,” Johnson said at a press conference Tuesday, adding that he spoke with Trump that morning as the president continues on his tour of Asia.

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