California Governor Gavin Newsom admits he might run for US president in 2028

(FOX40.COM) — After years of speculation and denying the possibility, California Governor Gavin Newsom finally admitted that he may be open to running for president of the United States in 2028.

This month, Newsom has done several interviews where the topic of being president came up. On Sunday, Newsom interviewed with Robert Costa at CBS,

where he was asked about his 2028 presidential plans. Acosta asked Newsom if it was fair to say that he would consider a run for the White House after the upcoming midterms.

In response, Newsom said, “I’d be lying (if I said) otherwise.”

On Oct. 25, Newsom went on the “All the Smoke” podcast, where he seemingly justified his presidential consideration by saying, “(Trump is) literally putting America in reverse. I can’t take what is going on. I mean no bullsh**t. Literally, I can’t take it.”

For many years, many people have speculated that Newsom was plotting to run for president in the near future. However, Newsom has always denied the allegations. Despite national interviews, campaigning in states such as South Carolina, debating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and launching full-on social media attacks against President Donald Trump, Newsom has always denied the possibility and said he was focused on California. But now, his responses are different.

After the CBS interview, Newsom sat down on CNN with Elex Michaelson, and further elaborated on presidential plans. Michaelson called the California governor out for constantly expressing zero interest in running for president.

“Everything changed,” Newsom said. “I just think we’re on the other side of something radically different.”

Newsom continued, “My mindset, my focus, my energy, my perspective on the world we’re living in – Trump and Trumpism – What he represents – And how serious and precious this moment is. So from that perspective, legitimately, I’ve changed. This country has changed, and I’m calling it out. I just feel like we have a responsibility to be a little bit more clear and concise, and precise in our efforts.”

Newsom said he only began to think about the presidency recently after it was brought to his attention by a few people.

“It was never on my bingo card. I didn’t grow up thinking ‘one day I’ll be this person’,” Newsom said.

A poll from Emerson College and Nexstar Media earlier this month showed that a hypothetical 2028 presidential election between Newsom and Vice President JD Vance would be neck and neck nationally, with 10% undecided.