The higher up the mountain you go, the harsher the climb. In the world of politics, sayings like these are common. Just like the thinning air and deep snowdrifts of Everest, the highest office in the US comes with a wide range of rules. Unfortunately, it seems the current holder of said office is trying to circumvent one of the most sacred limitations of the executive branch. Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken on and alluded to somehow being elected to a third term. This flies quite flagrantly in the face of the 22nd Amendment, which states that presidents may not be elected to more than two terms. This amendment was adopted in 1947 after Franklin D. Roosevelt broke precedent and won 4 terms. Now, it seems the current administration is on track to do the same, with the means of such an event still unknown. Allies of President Trump have mentioned loopholes and workarounds, but no concrete plan has been made public. Regardless, the constitutional crisis this situation presents cannot be understated. There have been a great many policies enacted by the White House of dubious legality at best. A third term for Trump, notwithstanding the means of it occurring, would almost certainly be a direct violation of the Constitution. Trump has been known for his jabs and trolls against opposition, but the gravity of these statements should not be regarded lightly. In simpler terms, Trump is an employee of the people of the United States, with the Constitution being his hiring contract. Trump is showing explicit contempt for the rules he was sworn to uphold and protect. He has claimed and continues to claim that he will violate his hiring contract. Everyone in the workplace has heard these statements. Even without evidence of a serious breach of contract, a reasonable employer would have serious concerns. It would be irresponsible to let harmful rhetoric run rampant in a place of business, much less the top position in America. Furthermore, what differentiates this talk of a third term from other controversial statements Trump has made is that his words are a contradiction of democracy itself. He is unabashedly flaunting his will over that of the people. Democracy, by definition, seeks to preserve the will of the masses to the exclusion of the will of one. Retaining power beyond what the Constitution allows means that its authors, the people, are no longer the ones in charge. As the Constitution specifically structures America as a democratic republic, the people should never fear that their government is not beholden to them. Again, while no details exist for the implementation of such a radical move, the intention of the president is clear. He has seriously considered ways to stay in the office longer than his tenure. When ascending to new heights, difficulties should be anticipated. When elected to public office, limitations should be respected. What is problematic is how Trump continues to rapidly scale the mountain of political power by melting the snow at the top.