Gavin Newsom is actively positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run despite his previous attempts to deny such aspirations.

“Gavin Newsome, governor of California, kind of pretended a little bit like he didn't want to be president. Oh, you know, he was just focused on California, but it was so clear he was challenging Ronda Santis to debates over the best state, the best government. He was making the National Fundraising ”