Newsom’s Secret Plan: Target Trump, Claim 2028 Throne

Gavin Newsom has always played the long game. The California governor doesn’t just want to be president—he believes it’s already his destiny. But before he can clear the path to 2028, he’s made it abundantly clear that he has one target in sight: Donald Trump. Or, more precisely, the Trump presidency.

Newsom’s latest attempt at grabbing national attention came in the form of a social media stunt. He mimicked Trump’s signature all-caps tweet style, complete with exclamation marks and awkward punctuation. It was supposed to be satire, but it came off more like obsession. His message? That California’s redistricting process could help Democrats “END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY” in 2026. He even added a helpful decoder: “(DEMS TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!)”

Strip away the theatrics, and the message is crystal clear. Newsom is openly floating the idea that a Democrat-controlled House would do what they’ve tried—and failed—to do twice before: impeach Trump. Again.

Publicly, House Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries are still playing coy. Impeachment isn’t on the official agenda—yet. But anyone who’s been around the Hill long enough knows the playbook. The minute Democrats retake the gavel, impeachment proceedings won’t just be likely; they’ll be inevitable. Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t guessing when he says Democrats would vote to impeach on day one. He’s stating the obvious.

So why is Newsom saying the quiet part out loud?

Simple. He’s positioning himself as the party’s alpha dog. The Biden era is over, and the Democratic bench is crowded with governors, senators, and donors all eyeing 2028. Newsom wants to be the one who led the charge against Trump—again. Even if it means dragging his state’s redistricting process into the national spotlight, even if it means playing constitutional chicken with impeachment.

California’s redistricting isn’t just about House seats. It’s a power move. By threatening to redraw the map in a way that benefits Democrats, Newsom is sending a message to the DNC: I can deliver. Not just media attention, but actual congressional seats. And with those seats, the numbers needed for an impeachment vote.

The irony, of course, is rich. For all his attempts to parody Trump, Newsom is starting to act just like him—brash, media-savvy, and laser-focused on domination. The difference? Trump already won. Twice. Newsom is still trying to prove he belongs on the same stage.

Here’s the dirty secret: many Democrats know impeachment won’t work. It didn’t work the first time, or the second. The indictments? They backfired. Trump’s polling didn’t collapse—it solidified. But Newsom and his ilk are betting on a different outcome this time. Not because the evidence has changed, but because the political math might.

It’s not about justice. It’s not even about policy. It’s about one thing: control.

If Democrats can flip the House in 2026, they’ll have the power to grind the Trump agenda to a halt. Impeachment would be the opening salvo, not the endgame. Investigations, subpoenas, and nonstop media warfare would follow. The goal? Paralyze the executive branch heading into the 2028 election. Create chaos. Throw mud. Hope some of it sticks.

And all the while, Newsom gets to be the face of the resistance. The man who stared down Trump from Sacramento and promised to bring him down one more time. It’s not about whether impeachment works. It’s about who gets the credit for trying.

So don’t let the tweets fool you. This isn’t about redistricting or constitutional duty. It’s about ambition, plain and simple. Newsom is already running for president. He just hasn’t said it out loud yet. But with every all-caps tweet and every veiled impeachment threat, he’s saying it louder than words ever could.

And if Democrats do take back the House in 2026, don’t be surprised when the articles of impeachment are already printed and waiting in a drawer.