California Governor Gavin Newsom warned on Aug. 14 that former President Donald Trump could attempt to seek a third term in 2028 if he "rigs" the 2024 election, declaring, "You will not have a country if he rigs this election… you will have a president who will be running for a third term, mark my word." Newsom said he recently received a "Trump 2028" hat in the mail, which he cited as evidence that Trump supporters are already promoting a future run. The governor’s comments, delivered during a press conference where he also condemned an Immigration and Customs Enforcement action outside the venue as "sick and pathetic," portrayed Trump’s influence as authoritarian and urged Americans to remain vigilant. Newsom did not provide further details on the origin of the hat or any formal effort by Trump’s allies to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated limit. The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment restricts presidents to two elected terms. Trump, who served from 2017 to 2021 and is seeking a return to the White House in 2024, has not publicly addressed Newsom’s assertion. No formal proposals have been introduced to amend the term-limit provision.