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 thatregarding 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.