Democratic California Gov.Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he will decide within the next two months whether to seek the presidency, revealing that he plans to make up his mind by early January about a potential 2028 bid.Newsom, who will leave office in January, was asked about his presidential aspirations while attending the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, Turkey."As it relates to 2028, we'll make that decision in the next few months," Newsom told Turkey's Anadolu news agency."I'll make the determination at the beginning of the year," he continued.
"So we'll spend the next few weeks with the family and make a decision early January."GAVIN NEWSOM SEEKS COUNSEL FROM ‘MASTER’ BILL CLINTON AS HE PLOTS PROJECT 2029California Gov.Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he would make a decision on a 2028 White House bid in the "next few months." (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Newsom has long been discussed as a potential 2028 contender, frequently mentioned among possible Democratic candidates, including Rep.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen.Jon Ossoff, D-Ga.However, fellow Californian and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris could complicate Newsom's plans if she decides to launch another White House bid.Newsom previously said he would not run for president if Harris entered the race."I don't know if she runs, but we'll see," Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper in a September interview.
"But I wouldn't run if she ran.""If she runs, you will not," Tapper responded.NEWSOM ROASTED ONLINE FOR 'STAGED' FLY-FISHING INTERVIEW WITH CNN ANCHOR WHERE HE DROPPED MAJOR 2028 HINTFormer Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a Women for Crowley campaign event hosted by Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley at the Pfister Hotel on Oct.26, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Scott Olson/Getty Images)"Of course not.Why would I?" Newsom said.
"I wouldn't do that to her ...I wouldn't do that to you.
I wouldn't waste everyone's tim...