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‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028 – podcast

California Governor Gavin Newsom, considered a potential frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, discussed the 2024 election results and the future of the Democratic party in a recent podcast interview. Newsom, who recently released his autobiography, "Young Man in a Hurry," spoke with Jonathan Freedland about the reasons behind the Democratic party's losses in 2024.

Presented by Jonathan Freedland, with Gavin Newsom; produced by James Tindale and Danielle Stephens; executive producer Frankie TobiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-28 · 05:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028 – podcast
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, considered a potential frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, discussed the 2024 election results and the future of the Democratic party in a recent podcast interview. Newsom, who recently released his autobiography, "Young Man in a Hurry," spoke with Jonathan Freedland about the reasons behind the Democratic party's losses in 2024. He emphasized the need for the party to be more inclusive and less judgmental. Newsom also addressed his potential presidential ambitions for 2028, indicating a willingness to consider filling a leadership void. The interview explored Newsom's perspective on the current political landscape and his potential role in the future of the Democratic party.

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'I could see myself stepping into that void'

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Newsom believes the Democratic party needs to be less judgmental.

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Newsom believes the Democrats suffered heavy losses in 2024.

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Gavin Newsom has published a new book, Young Man in a Hurry.

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Gavin Newsom is widely regarded as a leading Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential election.

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The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is widely regarded as one of the Democratic Party’s leading contenders for the 2028 presidential election. He has also published a new book, Young Man in a Hurry, reflecting on his childhood and his path to the governor’s mansion. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to Newsom about why he believes the Democrats suffered such heavy losses in 2024, why the party needs to be less judgmental, and whether he intends to run for president in 2028
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