Newsom Vs. Trump 2028: California Governor To Decide On White House Bid After Midterms; Says Trump Presidency Over If Democrats Win In 2026

Newsom Vs. Trump 2028: California Governor Considers White House Bid

California Governor Gavin Newsom has been hinting at a presidential run for months, and in a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning's Robert Costa, he made his intentions more official.

Yeah, I'd be lying otherwise... I'd just be lying, and I'm not — I can't do that.

Newsom stated that he is giving "serious thought" to a White House bid, but will not make a final decision until after the 2026 midterms. He also expressed his confidence that if Democrats win in 2026, a Trump presidency would be over.

When asked about his potential run in 2028, Newsom said,

Fate will determine that.

Author's summary: Newsom considers presidential bid.

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