Newsom says Trump DOJ investigation won’t have impact on 2028
NASHUA, New Hampshire — Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said the Justice Department’s investigation into his wife won’t make him any less likely to run for president in 2028, and suggested it might even harden his resolve.
TL;DR
- Gov. Gavin Newsom stated a Justice Department investigation into his wife will not diminish his 2028 presidential aspirations.
- Newsom suggested the investigation might harden his resolve, citing an "intimate understanding of the weaponization" within government agencies.
- He believes the inquiry, potentially concerning taxes and nonprofit ties, is an attempt by Donald Trump to target him through his wife.
- Newsom indicated he will make a decision about a 2028 run after the midterms, asserting the investigation is not causing him to stand down.