Newsom Confirms 2028 Presidential Ambitions

In recent months, Newsom has swung through key early states such as South Carolina and launched a podcast where he’s honed his debate skills — sparring with conservative guests.

He’s also turned his social media handles into troll accounts that consistently post bizarre and over-the-top responses to GOP critics, including mimicking President Trump’s signature capitalization-heavy Truth Social style.

Newsom is term-limited in the Golden State and, therefore, can’t seek a third consecutive term as governor.

Polls regularly peg the slick-haired pol as a top contender in a Democratic primary.

The California governor previously drew 2024 presidential buzz but ultimately went all in on former President Joe Biden.

One of his potential foes, former Vice President Kamala Harris, who passed on a run to succeed Newsom as California governor, recently teased that she’s contemplating a 2028 run, telling the BBC, “I am not done.”

Newsom has put an emphasis on punching back hard at Trump and Republicans, seeking to capitalize on progressive frustrations that Democrats are constantly getting steamrolled.

Recently, he’s pushed for California to tear up its independent redistricting commission to hit back at GOP efforts to engage in rare mid-decade redrawing of congressional district lines to eke out advantages heading into the 2026 midterms.

The California governor has championed Proposition 50, which would enable the state to temporarily modify its congressional district lines to counter similar GOP efforts.