Can presidential terms be non-consecutive?

Presidential terms can indeed be non-consecutive. This means that an individual who has served as President can run for and potentially win the presidency again after having already completed a term. The U.S. Constitution, specifically the 22nd Amendment, establishes term limits for the presidency, allowing a person to be elected to the office for a maximum of two terms. However, it does not stipulate that these terms must be consecutive.

For example, Grover Cleveland is the only U.S. president to have served two non-consecutive terms, making him both the 22nd and 24th president. This historical precedent underscores the notion that while there are limitations on the number of terms, the timing and sequence of those terms can vary, thus allowing past presidents the possibility to return to office after being out of it for one or more terms.