Gavin Newsom, a prominent member of the Democratic party, has revealed that he intends to decide on whether to run for president in 2028 once the 2026 elections are over.
"Yeah, I would be lying otherwise," Newsom commented when asked about seriously considering a White House bid after the 2026 ballots. "It wouldn't be the truth. And I won't do that."
Newsom's tenure as California's leader wraps up in early 2027, and term limits prevent another run. But, he noted that any determination is not imminent.
"The future will decide," he remarked.
Rising Profile as a Trump Critic
The California governor has come to the forefront as a notable critic of the current federal leadership, leveraging his social media accounts and pushing a initiative that would expand Democratic House seats in following GOP gerrymandering. This action has drawn criticism from critics.
Clash on Transportation
Donald Trump's secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, alleged that the governor does not care about Californians in a recent segment on a major news network. The secretary announced intentions to pull federal funds from the state and warned eliminating the power to issue CDLs.
"I plan to withdraw a significant sum from California," he said, following a recent tragic collision in California involving an undocumented semi truck driver that resulted in loss of life and injured individuals.
His administration noted that the federal government had renewed the driver's employment repeatedly, which enabled him to receive a trucking license under national regulations.
The transportation secretary had previously indicated he was holding back $40 million from California for not enforcing linguistic standards for CDL holders.
Pointed Reply from the Administration
"Ex-reality TV personality, now cabinet member, fails to grasp national statutes," his administration responded in a last month's comment countering the secretary's comments. "Meanwhile, unlike this clown, we'll stick to the facts: California commercial driver's license holders had a fatal crash rate significantly lower than the national average. Texas – the sole state with more commercial holders – has a rate almost 50% higher than the state. Data speaks for itself. This administration is dishonest."
Public Opinion and Campaign Considerations
A this month's study showed that a majority of the party and almost half of voters believed that Newsom must consider running for the White House in 2028. After the current administration began, his approval ratings has grown to an typical level of a third from approximately 30%, while his unfavorability has dropped from an mean of over 40% to 38.4%.
Some time ago, Newsom remarked while visiting several key regions that he had "uncertainty" about his plans for 2028.
He mentioned his past difficulties, including being found to have a learning disability at the early childhood.
"The notion that a person who scored 960 on the SAT, who has ongoing difficulties with text, who was always in the back of the classroom – the idea that you would even throw that out is, alone, extraordinary," he stated. "No one can say? I am eager to see who emerges in 2028 and who answers the call. And that remains the key point for the U.S. citizens."
