California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) wants Americans to believe that when President Donald Trump jokes about running for a third term in 2028, he is absolutely serious, and that our democracy is in danger.

Newsom, a podcaster who is serving his second term as governor, and who is thought to be preparing a presidential run in 2028, made his remarks in an interview with Politico ‘s Chris Cadelago ( via RealClearPolitics):

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: I don’t think Donald Trump wants another election.

You think for a second he wants? I have two dozen Trump 2028 hats his folks keep sending me.

CHIRS CADELAGO, POLITICO: And you think he’s going to run again?

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: Don’t give me that. Who spends $200 million on a ballroom at their home and then leaves the house?

This is serious, guys.

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