Gavin Newsom Teases Possible 2028 VP Pick

Political observers view the remark largely as a headline-grabbing comment rather than a serious campaign proposal, particularly given Newsom’s established national profile and his cautious approach to discussing a possible 2028 bid.

Even so, the statement has attracted attention because Hunter Biden remains one of the most polarizing figures associated with Democratic politics.

Should Newsom move closer to launching a presidential campaign, comments such as these could become part of the broader debate over the Democratic Party’s future leadership, WABC Radio reported.

As for Newsom, a 2028 presidential bid is anything but a shoo-in at this point.

Last fall, a statewide survey shows that while some Democrats are enthusiastic about the idea of a Newsom campaign, that support fades sharply outside his state.

Among California voters overall, most – 52 percent – do not want the governor to seek the White House, CBS News reported.

Nationally, any Democrat entering the 2028 field would have to appeal to voters across multiple states.