California Governor Gavin Newsom has been hinting at a presidential run for months. In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning's Robert Costa, Newsom admitted to giving "serious thought" to a White House bid.
"Yeah, I'd be lying otherwise,"
Newsom stated, adding that he cannot make a decision until after the 2026 midterms. The 58-year-old Democrat has been testing the waters in Red States and criticizing Donald Trump on various platforms.
Author's summary: Newsom ponders 2028 presidential bid.