A Feud for the Future: Newsom and Trump Clash Over America’s Rules

The escalating feud between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump is more than a personal rivalry; it’s a fundamental clash over the future of America’s rules and norms. Newsom’s latest salvo—accusing Trump of planning an unconstitutional third term—brings this conflict to a head.
At the heart of their dispute is the 22nd Amendment. Newsom is defending it as a vital safeguard against unchecked power, while he claims Trump views it as an obstacle to be overcome, citing FDR’s presidency as a precedent.
This is a battle of two opposing worldviews. Newsom is calling for a more aggressive defense of the existing “rule of law,” even if it means using hardball tactics like partisan redistricting. Trump, according to Newsom, is trying to replace it with the “rule of Don,” where personal ambition trumps constitutional limits.
The outcome of this feud could have far-reaching implications. It is forcing a national conversation about which rules are sacred and what methods are acceptable in defending them. As the two men trade barbs, the very definition of American democracy hangs in the balance.