Could Donald Trump run again after winning 2024 election against Kamala Harris and how many terms can a president serve?

DONALD Trump is the first president to win non-consecutive US elections since Grover Cleveland in 1893.

But when his second term in office ends in 2029, can Trump run to be Commander-in-Chief again?

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Presidential term limits

The United States Constitution, through the 22nd Amendment, is clear about how many terms a person can serve as President.

The amendment reads: "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice".

This means that an individual can serve as president for a maximum of two elected terms.

The amendment was ratified in 1951 following Franklin D. Roosevelt's four-term presidency, which prompted concerns about prolonged presidential tenures.

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It took four years for the 22nd Amendment to be approved, however.

Historical context

The two-term limit aims to prevent any single individual from holding too much power for an extended period.

It ensures there is a regular opportunity for political change and leadership renewal.

This principle is rooted in historical concerns about dictatorship and authoritarian rule.

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This framework is designed to ensure that no person can dominate the executive branch beyond two terms, preserving the democratic structure intended by the US Constitution.

It allows enough time for a president to implement policies, but prevents their indefinite reelection.

Donald Trump's eligibility

Donald Trump served as the 45th President of the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021.

Following his victory in the 2024 Presidential Election, he is due to serve another four years between 2025 and 2029.

At the end of his second presidency, he will have reached the constitutional limit of two terms in office.

Consequently, he would not be eligible to run for president again in any future elections.

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The restriction is clear: no individual can be elected more than twice, regardless of whether those terms are consecutive or non-consecutive.

Aside from the laws surrounding a third term in office, Trump is currently 78 years old.

Trump questioned 'Sleepy' Joe Biden's mental acuity in relation to his age, which is 81 — a year younger than trump would be if he were allowed to seek a third term.

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Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election against Kamala Harris, he can serve another four-year term as president, bringing his total service to two terms.

After completing his second term, he will be constitutionally barred from seeking the presidency again due to the limitations imposed by the 22nd Amendment.