Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as U.S. president

'I'm not joking,' says leader, referring to 'methods' he says could make it happen

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on March 28. © AP

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that "I'm not joking" about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.

"There are methods which you could do it," Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC News from Mar-a-Lago, his private club.

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