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Gavin Newsom, a prominent Democratic figure, has revealed that he will make a decision about whether to seek the White House in 2028 after the 2026 elections conclude.

"Yes, I would be lying if I denied it," Newsom remarked when asked about giving serious thought to a campaign for president after the 2026 ballots. "I'd just be lying. And I'm not."

The governor's time in office as governor wraps up in the start of 2027, and he is ineligible for re-election. But, he emphasized that any choice is a long way off.

"Fate will determine that," he said.

Rising Profile as a Administration Opponent

The California governor has emerged as a high-profile adversary of the Trump administration, leveraging his online platforms and pushing a proposition that would boost Democratic representation in Congress in following GOP gerrymandering. This move has invited attacks from adversaries.

Clash on Transportation

The former president's secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, accused that Newsom shows no concern about Californians in a recent appearance on a major news network. Duffy revealed intentions to pull government money from the state and warned eliminating the state's ability to issue commercial driver's licenses.

"I'm about to pull $160 million from the state," he said, following a recently reported tragic collision in California involving an undocumented semi truck driver that caused fatalities and four injuries.

Newsom's office pointed out that the national authorities had reauthorized the driver's employment on several occasions, which permitted him to obtain a trucking license under national regulations.

Duffy had previously stated he was withholding additional funds from the state for failing to implement English language requirements for CDL holders.

Pointed Reply from the Team

"One-time television figure, now transportation chief, continues to misunderstand U.S. regulations," Newsom's office responded in a recent statement countering Duffy's threats. "For now, as opposed to this individual, we rely on data: California truck drivers had a fatal crash rate much lower than the national average. Texas – the sole state with more commercial holders – has a rate substantially higher than the state. Statistics are clear. This administration is dishonest."

Voter Sentiment and Campaign Considerations

A recent poll found that a majority of the party and almost half of voters indicated that Newsom must consider running for president in 2028. Since Trump took office, public support for the governor has risen to an typical level of 33.5% from previous levels, while his disapproval has fallen from an mean of more than 40% to 38.4%.

Some time ago, the governor remarked while on a trip several battleground states that he had "uncertainty" about his future for the next presidential election.

He also referenced his past difficulties, including being found to have a learning disability at the age of five.

"The idea that a individual who scored 960 on the SAT, who has ongoing difficulties with text, who was typically not at the front – the fact that this is even suggested is, alone, amazing," he stated. "Who the hell knows? I am eager to see who steps forward in 2028 and who rises to the occasion. And that is the issue for the voters."