Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, has once again voiced strong support for enabling President Donald Trump to pursue a third term in office. As a dedicated ally of Trump, Ogles highlighted the president’s leadership during a recent appearance on Newsmax, emphasizing the need for constitutional flexibility in exceptional times.
“I think he should be eligible for a third term,” Ogles stated during the interview. “He’s truly the leader in a historic time in our nation and, quite frankly, in our world.”
Ogles first introduced legislation on this matter back in January 2025 with House Joint Resolution 29, which proposes an amendment to the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution would limit a person to no more than three elections to the presidency, with the stipulation that no more than two terms could be consecutive. This change would specifically accommodate presidents like Trump, who have served nonconsecutive terms, while barring those with two consecutive stints, such as former Presidents Barack Obama or George W. Bush. Ogles has described the measure as having significant backing within Republican circles, noting in May 2025 that it enjoys “a lot of support” among his colleagues.
When pressed on how he plans to advance Trump’s potential third run, Ogles pointed to this bill as a key mechanism. He also commended Trump’s recent decisions, including the deployment of the National Guard to address urban unrest, and urged similar actions in cities plagued by rising crime rates, such as Nashville, Memphis, and Chicago. Ogles argued that Trump demonstrates a willingness to “think outside of the box” in tackling these issues, contrasting this approach with what he sees as failures by Democratic local leaders.
In particular, Ogles targeted Nashville’s Democratic Mayor Freddie O’Connell, accusing him of exacerbating crime through lenient policies. On social media, Ogles wrote, “Comrade O’Connell is using the city as an outpost for international gangs to set up shop in our neighborhoods. Punish criminals and the Mayors who work for them.”
This isn’t the first time Ogles has championed Trump; he previously nominated the president for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing efforts to reduce crime in Washington, D.C. A member of the House Freedom Caucus and ranked among the chamber’s most conservative voices, Ogles secured a decisive reelection victory in 2024, winning Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District by a double-digit margin.
Trump himself has occasionally alluded to the idea of extending his tenure, mentioning in a March 2025 interview that “there are methods” for seeking a third term and clarifying he was “not joking” about exploring options. While the president has also downplayed such speculation at times, Ogles’ initiative reflects a broader sentiment among some conservatives that extraordinary leaders deserve leeway beyond traditional limits.
As debates over constitutional amendments continue, Ogles remains firm in his advocacy, positioning the proposal as a response to what he views as unprecedented national challenges.
