Legal scholars have pointed to three controversial paths that could, in theory, open the door for Donald Trump’s return to the White House: running as vice president, ascending to the presidency from that role, or pushing for a constitutional amendment. Each option, however, is fraught with significant legal and political hurdles.
Trump has teased the idea in recent interviews, claiming that “many people” are urging him to run again. In a conversation with TIME, he alluded to possible “loopholes” that could be used—but quickly distanced himself, saying, “I don’t believe in using loopholes.”
The speculation underscores just how far some are willing to go to test the boundaries of American political norms—and how determined Trump’s supporters remain to see him return to power.
