California Governor Gavin Newsom has fueled speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028 by stating that he will make a decision once the 2026 midterm elections are over. When asked if he was considering a White House bid, Newsom acknowledged that it's impossible for him to rule out the idea entirely.
Despite term limits, which prohibit him from running again after January 2027, Newsom expressed caution and emphasized that fate will determine his future plans. The California governor has been making headlines lately due to his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration through social media and his push for a ballot measure aimed at increasing Democratic congressional seats in response to Republican redistricting efforts.
Newsom's office has repeatedly pushed back against critics, including Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who accused him of not caring about Californians. The situation escalated when Duffy announced plans to pull $160 million from California and threatened to revoke the state's ability to issue commercial driver's licenses. Newsom's team fired back, pointing out that federal law allows undocumented immigrants to obtain a license.
A recent CBS poll found that 72% of Democrats and 48% of all registered voters believe Newsom should run for president in 2028, with his favorability ratings increasing to an average of 33.5%. In contrast, Newsom's unfavorability has decreased from over 40% to 38.4%.
Newsom himself expressed humility about the idea of running for president, citing his own struggles with dyslexia and SAT scores that were once seen as a significant obstacle. He urged Americans to wait and see who else emerges in the 2028 field before making any decisions.
The timing of Newsom's potential presidential bid has sparked speculation among pundits and voters alike. While some have hailed him as a rising star in the Democratic party, others have questioned his viability given his relatively low favorability ratings.
Despite term limits, which prohibit him from running again after January 2027, Newsom expressed caution and emphasized that fate will determine his future plans. The California governor has been making headlines lately due to his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration through social media and his push for a ballot measure aimed at increasing Democratic congressional seats in response to Republican redistricting efforts.
Newsom's office has repeatedly pushed back against critics, including Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who accused him of not caring about Californians. The situation escalated when Duffy announced plans to pull $160 million from California and threatened to revoke the state's ability to issue commercial driver's licenses. Newsom's team fired back, pointing out that federal law allows undocumented immigrants to obtain a license.
A recent CBS poll found that 72% of Democrats and 48% of all registered voters believe Newsom should run for president in 2028, with his favorability ratings increasing to an average of 33.5%. In contrast, Newsom's unfavorability has decreased from over 40% to 38.4%.
Newsom himself expressed humility about the idea of running for president, citing his own struggles with dyslexia and SAT scores that were once seen as a significant obstacle. He urged Americans to wait and see who else emerges in the 2028 field before making any decisions.
The timing of Newsom's potential presidential bid has sparked speculation among pundits and voters alike. While some have hailed him as a rising star in the Democratic party, others have questioned his viability given his relatively low favorability ratings.
. On one hand, it's easy to get caught up in speculation and start making assumptions about someone's future plans. But by waiting until after the 2026 midterm elections, he's giving himself time to see how things play out and make informed decisions based on facts rather than just rumors or public opinion.
. It shows that he's not taking this whole presidential thing for granted and is actually considering what's best for the country rather than just his own ego or ambition.
. We can try to plan and prepare all we want, but ultimately, we have to trust that things will unfold as they should. Whether Newsom ends up running for president or not, I think his humility and willingness to listen to others is something to be admired 
. The thing that's got me though is how much this is gonna rev up the already super heated midterms... I mean I get that he wants to give the people a better chance to be represented, but isn't that kinda what Congress is for in the first place? 
i guess only time will tell. 
. On one hand, it's hard to blame him for wanting to give fate a chance after all the scrutiny he's been under. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to be President? But, as they say, "pride comes before a fall"... and Newsom knows that too 
. The thing is, it's not about him; it's about what the American people want. So, we'll just have to wait and see who else throws their hat into the ring... and then, as Yogi Berra once said, "it's like déjà vu all over again"... 
. Plus, with all the controversy around Trump, the country might be ready for a change 
. Newsom's not afraid to ruffle some feathers & that's what leaders do, right? They stand up for what they believe in 
. Of course, term limits are a thing and he has to make a decision based on his heart (and maybe some polls 
). But at the end of the day, it's all about the people wanting change & Newsom seems like the right guy to bring that 
. #GavinNewsomForPresident #US Politics #ChangeIsComing
and I'm like... yeah, okay, good for him that he's being open about it, but does it impact his chances of getting elected?!
. Plus, his humble comments about dyslexia and SAT scores are actually kinda inspiring - who needs a perfect score when you're on a mission to make a difference? 
. What do you guys think - is Gavin Newsom presidential material? 
[Drooling meme image] 
2028 and he'll be like "Who's a good boy? I'm running for president!" 
. people are already saying he should run tho 
, but he's all like "oh no, I don't know" 
. his numbers aren't that bad, I guess... 33.5% favorability is kinda decent 
. but yeah, term limits do suck 
. if he does end up running, it'll be interesting to see how the GOP responds 
. maybe he can finally make a difference in DC 
. Perhaps the key to Newsom's viability lies in demonstrating how he can effectively communicate his vision to a broader audience and address concerns about his leadership style 
. It'll be interesting to see how this narrative unfolds as we approach 2028 
... or not? 
The guy's got some decent points about the Trump admin and all that, but does he really think running for president is gonna solve everything? 
.
. I mean, it's not like he has anything better to do with his time, like actually fixing the messes in California or something. His "struggles" with dyslexia are kinda cute, though - like, who doesn't love an underdog story? 
) but you never know what can happen between now and then. And honestly, I'm kinda intrigued by this whole thing – if he does decide to run, it'll definitely be interesting to see how it all plays out