Bannon says “run anyway”: the Supremes will interpret the 22nd Amendment to add the word “consecutive” and you’re golden.
Lawyers say, “run as V-P with a deal with Vance to resign.” You get a third term automatically since you won’t have been elected three times. Trump says “no” because it would be “too cute” and Americans wouldn’t go for it. Also, the second cause of the 22nd would only let him serve two more years.
But what if the office of the president is simply declared vacant? Then create a legislative office with executive powers. The office of the president is declared vacant temporarily, from 2029-2033. During this time, the powers of the president will be exercised by an officer voted by the legislature. A la Cromwell. We wouldn’t have a president but we’d have a Lord Protector for four years. Unconstitutional?
Don’t assume.