The cat is finally out of the bag.
Governor of California Gavin Newsom has finally confirmed he’s looking into launching a 2028 presidential bid.
Newsom confirmed he’s looking into launching a presidential campaign while being interviewed by CBS.
The New York Post had Newsom’s full remarks in his latest interview:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has finally confirmed he’s looking at a 2028 presidential bid — but is still playing coy about whether he’ll actually run.
ADVERTISEMENT“Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise,” Newsom told “CBS News Sunday Morning” in a pre-taped interview, when asked if he was considering a White House campaign.
“I’d just be lying. And I’m not — I can’t do that.”
In recent months, Newsom has swung through key early states and launched a podcast where he’s honed his debate skills — sparring with conservative guests.
He’s also turned his social media handles into troll accounts that consistently post bizarre and over-the-top responses to GOP critics.
Newsom is term-limited in the Golden State and, therefore, can’t seek a third consecutive term as governor.
Watch Newsom below:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s open to a presidential run.
The Democrat and frequent Trump critic said he’ll give serious thought to a White House bid after next year’s midterms. “I’d be lying otherwise,” Newsom said, adding that “fate will determine” his decision and a… pic.twitter.com/uD8OqNrnHE
— CBS Sunday Morning
(@CBSSunday) October 26, 2025
Newsweek reported Newsom is trailing behind Harris in a recent Democrat Presidential primary poll:
California Governor Gavin Newsom has suffered a setback in early polling for the 2028 Democratic presidential race, with new surveys showing his support slipping.
The latest Noble Predictive Insights poll, conducted between October 2-6, shows that among Democrats and independents Newsom is now trailing former Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2028 nomination, after leading her in August.
