Washington: Is America moving towards becoming a dictatorship? This question is because US President Donald Trump has not rejected the possibility of his third term. His statement has created a stir in the political circles of America. In an interview to NBC News, Trump said, 'There are ways to do so,' and insisted that they are 'not joking'. In fact, the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution came into force in 1951, which prevents any person from becoming President more than twice. Trump's statement is against the constitution. After his statement, the question is also arising whether he is on the path of Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Because both leaders have also changed the rules and kept power under their control for a long time.

In Russia, Putin made constitutional amendments in 2020, so that they can remain in power till 2036. Earlier, he continued to take power indirectly by becoming Prime Minister from 2008-2012. Like America, China has been a rule to take over only twice in China. But Xi Jinping removed the limit of President's tenure from the Constitution in 2018, so that he can now stay in power for a lifetime. When Trump talks about his third term, it seems that he is getting affected by the opposing Russia and China of America.

Trump wants to become President for the third time?
Trump interacted with NBC News's Christon Velker over the phone. In this, he was questioned about his third time becoming President, then he said, 'Many people want me to do this. But right now my focus is on existing work. We still have a lot of time. Trump was asked if he had any strategy for becoming President for the third time? To this, he said, 'There are many ways, from which this can be done.' Velkar suggested that Vice President JD Vance should contest elections in 2028 and then hand over power to him. On this, Trump said that this is a way, but apart from this there is also an option. However, he did not say anything further. Trump made it clear that he was not joking.

America towards dictatorship?
According to the CNN report, for such a constitution amendment, two-thirds of votes and approval of 38 states in both houses of Congress, which is a very difficult process. The question is also whether this step of Trump shows the desire to keep power for a long time, like Putin and Jinping? In Russia, Putin controlled the elections and put opponents in jail, while Jinping in China strengthened the hold on citizens through social credit system and monitoring. Trump is also seen suppressing disagreement and making the Supreme Court political weapons. Even in the first term, he praised Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. American democracy has a strong system of balance and monitoring, which works to prevent the possibilities of dictatorship. But this statement of Trump creates a new -way concern.