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Gavin Newsom, a prominent member of the Democratic party, has disclosed that he plans to make a decision about whether to launch a presidential campaign in 2028 once the 2026 congressional elections are over.

"Yes, it would be dishonest if I denied it," the governor commented when pressed about seriously considering a White House bid following the 2026 ballots. "I'd just be lying. And I'm not."

The governor's current term as California's leader wraps up in the start of 2027, and he cannot run again. But, he emphasized that any decision is still years away.

"Fate will determine that," he remarked.

Rising Profile as a Administration Opponent

Newsom has emerged as a notable critic of the current federal leadership, employing his online platforms and advocating for a proposition that would expand Democratic congressional seats in response to Republican redistricting efforts. This move has invited attacks from critics.

Federal Funding Dispute

The former president's secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, claimed that Newsom is indifferent about Californians in a weekend appearance on a major news network. Duffy revealed intentions to pull federal funds from the state and threatened eliminating the state's ability to provide commercial driver's licenses.

"I intend to cut $160 million from California," Duffy stated, after a this week's deadly accident in the state involving an non-citizen commercial driver that resulted in three deaths and injured individuals.

The governor's team noted that the U.S. government had approved the individual's authorization multiple times, which allowed him to obtain a CDL under national regulations.

Duffy had before announced he was withholding additional funds from California for not enforcing linguistic standards for commercial drivers.

Strong Response from the Team

"Ex-reality TV personality, now Secretary of Transportation, continues to misunderstand federal law," the governor's team retorted in a recent comment responding to the secretary's comments. "In the meantime, unlike this clown, we'll stick to the facts: The state's commercial driver's license holders had a fatal crash rate much lower than the national average. Texas – the only state with a larger number of CDL holders – has a rate substantially higher than California. Data speaks for itself. This administration is dishonest."

Voter Sentiment and Future Prospects

A recently conducted study showed that a majority of the party and 48% of all registered voters indicated that Newsom must consider running for president in 2028. In recent years, Newsom's favorability has risen to an average of about one-third from previous levels, while his unfavorability has decreased from an typical level of over 40% to current figures.

Some time ago, the governor commented while on a trip several key regions that he had "no clue" about his intentions for 2028.

He noted his past difficulties, including being diagnosed with dyslexia at the early childhood.

"The idea that a individual who scored 960 on the SAT, who continues to find reading challenging, who was often seated at the back – that such a possibility is discussed is, in and of itself, amazing," he stated. "Who the hell knows? I am eager to see who presents themselves in 2028 and who answers the call. And that is the issue for the American people."