The California governor concluded a two-day swing through the early primary state ahead of a likely presidential campaign in 2028.

Last month, Newsom acknowledged the possibility of a 2028 run in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, saying “I’m not thinking about running, but it’s a path that I could see unfold.” This week’s visit to South Carolina proves that he’s headed down that path. Could Newsom pull it off?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, fresh off confrontations with President Trump, toured rural counties in an early primary state.

California Governor Gavin Newsom traveled across the country to conservative-leaning South Carolina, with hopes that he & the Democratic Party can appeal to voters as he looks towards the future.

Term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina for meet and greets at cafes and churches, building relationships in a key early primary state amid 2028 speculation.

The governor of California continued his visit to South Carolina on July 9 with stops in several Upstate counties. His speech in Pickens drew both support and criticism, with supporters waiting in line to hear him speak while dozens of others rallied in opposition to the event.

U.S. Representative James Clyburn, an influential South Carolina Democrat, seemingly introduced Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom at an event Tuesday ... As the Democratic Party grapples with the fallout of the 2024 election loss, leaders have ...