California Gov.Gavin Newsom is turning to a former president for political inspiration as speculation builds around his potential 2028 White House bid."I don’t have a problem fighting," Newsom told Vanity Fair when discussing a potential 2028 presidential run.
"Nor do I have a problem getting roughed up and getting back up.I’ve been road tested.
It’s not small ball out here in California."Newsom, who is nearing the end of his second and final term as California governor, named former President Bill Clinton as his political model, telling Vanity Fair he is a "master of his craft."GAVIN NEWSOM SAYS HE WON'T RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028 IF KAMALA HARRIS RUNSCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom, who is considered a likely contender for the 2028 presidential election, speaks about his new memoir "Young Man in a Hurry," during a book tour event in the state which traditionally holds the nation's first primary election for president every four years, at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Brian Snyder/Reuters)"I watch videos of Clinton.I seek his counsel, his advice, and even in his absence, do that.
I’ve been a student of his from day one," he told the outlet.Newsom said the relationship extends beyond admiration from afar, revealing that he and Clinton frequently speak late at night about policy, political strategy and how to address California's challenges."He calls me late at night, wanting to talk about it, and he goes, ‘I’ve been thinking just nonstop about this.I just think you represent what they fear,’" Newsom said.He praised Clinton as an exceptional problem-solver, despite scrutiny surrounding the former president’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and sex scandal with then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
Clinton has denied knowing about Epstein’s crimes or engaging in wrongdoing.BILL CLINTON REVEALS HOW HE FEELS ABOUT UPCOMING MIDTERMS AFTER SOCIALIST VICTORIESFormer President Bill Clinton speaks onstage d...