Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed his interest in a 2028 presidential bid during an interview on CBS News’ “Sunday Morning,” admitting, “I’d be lying (if I said) otherwise.”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Newsom stated he would make a formal decision on a run after the 2026 midterm elections. His term as governor is limited, ending in January 2027.
Rising National Profile Through Trump Clashes
The governor has spent the year actively raising his national profile and testing the political waters. He has gained prominence within the Democratic party by directly confronting Republican President Donald Trump on several key issues:
- Congressional Maps: Newsom has pushed California to the forefront of a Democratic effort to redraw congressional maps. This move is intended to counterbalance similar efforts by Republican-led states as the parties battle for control of the narrowly-divided U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 elections.
- Military Deployment: He has also directly challenged the President over the military deployment to Los Angeles.
Newsom’s potential bid comes as speculation continues about the former president. While the U.S. Constitution prohibits Trump from running for a third term, he has previously suggested that “there are methods which you could do it.”
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