Donald Trump quipped that he would leave the White House after another two terms on Monday as the soon-to-be-80 year old president hosted business leaders at the White House, and then launched into a rant about how physically and mentally fit he still is.
[4:31 PM]second graf: Trump made the remarks — which some have taken as a clear threat to try and challenge the 22nd Amendment provision that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice” — at a small business summit on Monday
“When I get out of office in, let’s say, eight or nine years from now, I’ll be able to use it. I’ll be able to use it myself,” Trump quipped about one provision in that legislation meant to allow businesses to deduct the costs of new facilities. The remark drew laughs from around the room.
Trump will turn 80 in a month, on June 14.
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