Summary
President Donald Trump claimed on social media that California Governor Gavin Newsom has withdrawn from the 2028 presidential race, though Newsom has not announced a candidacy. Newsom is considered a likely candidate for the 2028 Democratic nomination and is currently on a book tour to raise his national profile.
Key Facts
- President Trump posted on Truth Social that Governor Gavin Newsom dropped out of the 2028 presidential race.
- Governor Newsom has not declared that he is running for president.
- Newsom is widely seen as a front-runner for the 2028 Democratic nomination.
- A recent poll shows Newsom leading among potential Democratic candidates for 2028.
- Newsom is on a book tour, discussing his life experiences, such as living with dyslexia.
- Trump's comments came amidst a conservative backlash over Newsom's remarks during a book tour event.
- Newsom has been positioning himself as a prominent Democratic voice against Trump's administration.
