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 decision until after the 2026 midterms. He also expressed confidence that if Democrats win in 2026, a Trump presidency would be over.
Author's summary: Newsom considers 2028 presidential bid.