Technically, 12. In the most extreme of circumstances, a VP could become president for 4 years if the president were to be killed immediately after taking office. He/she could then be elected twice, equalling 8 years total as the elected president.
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Teddy Roosevelt in his younger years did some boxing before he became president many years later.
The president of the US is elected for a 4-year term. Thereafter, the president may be re-elected for one additional term, for a maximum total of eight years.
The president can be elected twice in terms of four years. A maximum of eight years- two terms
The president of the US isn't appointed ... rather, elected. A maximum of two terms (8 years) is all they can serve in that office.