Newsom Vs. Trump 2028: California Governor To Decide On White House Bid After Midterms; Says Trump Presidency Over If Democrats Win In 2026

Newsom Vs. Trump 2028: California Governor Considers White House Bid

California Governor Gavin Newsom has been hinting at a presidential run for months, and he recently made his intentions more official.

Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise

In a pre-taped interview with CBS Sunday Morning's Robert Costa, Newsom admitted to giving "serious thought" to a White House bid. He stated,

I’d just be lying, and I’m not — I can’t do that
. Newsom, a two-term Democrat, added that
Fate will determine that
regarding his potential 2028 presidential run.

Although Newsom has been testing the waters in Red States and criticizing Donald Trump, he emphasized that he will not make a decision about 2028 until after the 2026 midterms.

Author's summary: Newsom considers 2028 presidential bid.

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