It’s pretty much a given that California Governor Gavin Newsom will run for the White House in 2028. The Democrat Party’s bench is woefully thin. You know it’s bad when Democrat strategists are excited at the prospect of Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez running for president. This is why Newsom seems more likely to run than not. But will he make a good Commander-in-Chief?
Even Newsom doesn’t know that answer. He's stumped! (WATCH)
Reporter: Would you be a good president?
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) August 20, 2026
Newsom: I don't know.
Reporter: Do you think you would?
Newsom: I have no idea.
Just a stellar a pitch here. pic.twitter.com/ZxgKl7eHDN
Short factual answer:
— The Texas Embassy (@THETXEMBASSY) August 20, 2026
No
Wait, you don’t like a mystery?
Posters say the local news reporter gave him an easy question.
That's hard-hitting journalism right there.
— Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) August 20, 2026
Softballs right over the plate and Gavin still whiffed
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) August 20, 2026
It was more like T-ball with Newsom afraid to approach home base and take a swing.
Commenters say Newsom didn’t want to discuss his record as governor of the Golden State.
Interesting he focused on his time as mayor but not Governor. 🤔 wonder why?
— Suzie (@Suzie1921142) August 20, 2026
Hell no he wouldn’t be, just look at California as evidence.
— Don (@Ellington7Don) August 20, 2026
He’s done such a stellar job with CA, what could go wrong. Psychopathic greaseball
— susan sutterfield (@susansutte61111) August 20, 2026
He missed a chance to discuss how he ended homelessness in California. Oh wait, it’s worse. Well, there's always forest management. Ok, maybe not.
Commenters say Newsom’s non-answer reminded them of Democrat Ted Kennedy being asked why he wanted to be president almost five decades ago. (WATCH)
Probably best he wasn’t behind the wheel of our country.
One poster’s question gets right to the point.
Why should ANYONE believe in Newsom if he doesn't even believe in himself?
— ROUS are Real (@ROUSareReal) August 20, 2026
That’s all you need to know folks.
— OutlanderinLV🇺🇸 (@Trustno1fxm) August 20, 2026
It really is.
So should Newsom run for president?
I can answer that for him.....
— Steve Portnoy (@StevePortnoy) August 20, 2026
The answer is, NO.
— marmalade (@marmala41348661) August 20, 2026
That’s pretty obvious. Someone should let Newsom know we figured it out for him.