Various polls regularly place him among the favorites, along with figures such as former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has also hinted at her presidential aspirations by recently stating in an interview: "I'm not done."
Gavin Newsom, Democratic governor of the Golden State, stated that he is strongly considering running as a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections
Various polls regularly place him among the favorites, along with figures such as former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has also hinted at her presidential aspirations by recently stating in an interview: "I'm not done."
California Governor Gavin Newsom has openly confirmed for the first time that he is considering a presidential run for 2028, although he still avoids fully committing to the idea.
In a pre-recorded interview, he acknowledged: "Yes, I'd be lying if I said otherwise. I simply would be lying. I can't do that." With these words, Newsom admitted that he is seriously evaluating a future campaign for the White House, although he insisted that "destiny will decide" if he ultimately takes the step.
In recent months, the Democratic socialist governor has raised his national profile, touring key early primary states such as South Carolina, and launching a podcast where he debates with conservative guests, which many interpret as training for future presidential debate scenarios.
Meanwhile, he has used his social media provocatively, posting messages that parody Donald Trump's style, with phrases in all caps and a combative tone, thus seeking to connect with progressive voters tired of what they perceive as an overly passive attitude from the Democratic Party in the face of the strong Republican advance.
Newsom, 58 years old, is limited by law to two consecutive terms, so he will not be able to seek reelection as California governor once his current term ends in 2026.
This fact, along with his growing media presence and his ability to generate national attention, positions him as one of the main potential contenders in a possible 2028 Democratic primary.
During an interview, Newsom acknowledged that the idea of running for president is surprising to him, considering his own personal challenges: "The idea that a guy who got a 960 on the SAT, who still struggles to read scripts, who was always at the back of the classroom, would even contemplate that, is extraordinary," he said, referring to his dyslexia.
Politically, Newsom has intensified his scathing attacks on Donald Trump and Republicans, presenting himself as a vigorous defender of progressivism. He has criticized what he considers an erosion of democracy under Trump's leadership, stating: "This is about our democracy, about the future of this republic, about what the Founding Fathers stood for: the rule of law, not the 'rule of Don.'"
Additionally, the leftist has proposed controversial measures at the state level, such as "Proposition 50," which would allow California to temporarily modify its congressional districts to counter Republican Party attempts to redraw electoral lines in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsom keeps that this initiative seeks to protect democratic representation against partisan tactics, although the public accuses him of strong hypocrisy aimed at weakening the independence of the redistricting process.