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In Photos: Donald Trump jokes about '8-9 more years' in White House, sparks debate

Updated On: 05 May, 2026 12:36 PM IST | ronak mastakar

US President Donald Trump in a light hearted remark on Monday (local time) said that he might leave the White House after finishing another two terms. (Pics/AFP)

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Trump made these remarks at a small business summit held in White House.

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Trump made these remarks at a small business summit held in White House.

"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," US president quipped at White House Small Business Summit while referring to a legislation regarding a government's tax-cut policies for business community.

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"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," US president quipped at White House Small Business Summit while referring to a legislation regarding a government's tax-cut policies for business community.

As Trump delivered these remarks, the room broke into laughter, receiving applaud from the business community leaders present there.

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As Trump delivered these remarks, the room broke into laughter, receiving applaud from the business community leaders present there.

According to Twenty-Second Amendment of US Constitution, no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice. Trump is currently serving his second term in the White House.

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According to Twenty-Second Amendment of US Constitution, no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice. Trump is currently serving his second term in the White House.

Despite presidential term limits in the United States, Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of staying in office beyond them in recent times.

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Despite presidential term limits in the United States, Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of staying in office beyond them in recent times.

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