California Gov. Newsom Warns of Trump Third-Term Ambitions, Doctor Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed deep concern about President Donald Trump's repeated mentions of seeking a third term in 2028, despite the clear constitutional prohibition under the 22nd Amendment. Newsom believes Trump's strategy involves testing political boundaries by saying outrageous things and gauging public reaction, which helps normalize such ideas over time. He specifically pointed to Trump ally Steve Bannon, who has openly claimed there is a plan for Trump’s return, as a driving force behind keeping the third-term talk alive. Constitutional scholars have dismissed any legal pathway for Trump to serve more than two terms, but Newsom warns that the persistent rhetoric is dangerous. Additionally, Newsom has criticized Trump's cognitive health after the president admitted struggling with a cognitive test given by doctors, implying that medical professionals may have concerns about Trump's mental fitness. Newsom also mocked Trump’s questionable medical advice shared on social media, reinforcing his skepticism about the president’s health-related judgment.