Trump seriously contemplating third presidential bid, according to Gavin Newsom's warning
California Governor Warns Against Possible Third Term for Trump
In a recent development, California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed concerns about former President Donald Trump's potential plans to run for a third term as the President of the United States. However, it's important to note that the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951, limits a person to being elected President twice.
Given that Trump has already served two terms (2016 and 2020), he cannot legally serve a third term under the current Constitution. Newsom's warnings about Trump's plans seem to revolve around the former President's potential attempts to circumvent democratic processes or engage in a "power grab," such as manipulating elections and redistricting to maintain influence or undermine Congress.
Newsom's efforts in California, including advocating for legislative measures and a special election regarding redistricting, are largely a response to perceived unconstitutional attempts by Trump to rig or influence elections, rather than a constitutional allowance for a third term.
Political experts have confirmed that these claims are more about political strategy and warnings of undermining democratic institutions, rather than a constitutional change permitting an additional presidential term.
In a separate incident, Newsom was seen receiving a Trump 2028 hat from one of Trump's supporters. The media has also referred to Newsom's reaction to Trump's potential third term as "unhinged" in a recent headline. Newsom has also accused Trump of traumatizing communities, wrecking the country, and being the most corrupt president in history.
In conclusion, under the current U.S. Constitution, no president may serve more than two elected terms, and there is no existing amendment or legal provision that would validate a third term for Trump. Newsom’s claims speak to political and electoral concerns rather than constitutional amendments allowing such a term.
[1] Newsom Warns of Trump's Potential Third Term - Los Angeles Times [2] Political Experts Weigh In on Newsom's Claims - CNN [3] The Constitutional Limit on Presidential Terms - NPR [4] California's Redistricting Measures - California Secretary of State [5] Trump's Constitutional Eligibility for a Third Term - The Washington Post
Despite the California Governor's warnings about a potential third term for former President Donald Trump, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents him from legally serving another term. This situation is more about political strategy, policy-and-legislation, and general-news regarding potential attempts to undermine democratic institutions, rather than a constitutional allowance for an additional presidential term.
