California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, revealed in a recent interview his contemplation of a potential presidential bid in 2028, with a final decision pending the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections. Throughout this year, Newsom has taken steps to gauge interest in a presidential run and has garnered attention within his party by directly challenging Republican President Donald Trump on various issues.
During an appearance on the “Sunday Morning” show by CBS News, Newsom expressed his anticipation of the candidates emerging in 2028 and their ability to seize the moment. When questioned about his own aspirations for the presidency, Newsom admitted, “Yeah, I’d be lying (if I said) otherwise.”
While the U.S. Constitution prohibits Trump from seeking a third term, he has hinted at the possibility, claiming earlier this year that there are potential methods to circumvent this restriction. Newsom has been actively involved in positioning California at the forefront of Democratic initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional boundaries to counter the efforts of Republican-controlled states in the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, particularly in the upcoming 2026 elections where Republicans currently hold a slim majority.
Additionally, Governor Newsom has directly confronted President Trump regarding the deployment of military forces to Los Angeles.