MAGA is shocked.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again stunned Americans — this time with a major jump in support inside the 2028 Democrat presidential primary race.
Newsom Rises as Democrats Look Past Kamala Harris
Once seen as a longshot, Newsom’s name is climbing the polls. A new Morning Consult survey shows the California governor surging to 19% support among Democrats — nearly doubling his numbers since June. By contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris has slipped badly, falling from 36% down to 29%.
For many Democrats, Harris is proving uninspiring. Newsom, on the other hand, is aggressively positioning himself as the man willing to take on President Donald Trump head-to-head.
Newsom’s Strategy: Attack Trump, Play the Fighter
Newsom’s rise comes after a series of high-profile fights with President Trump and Republicans.
- He battled Trump over redistricting and National Guard control.
- He loudly opposed Trump’s crackdowns on violent protests.
- And he has leaned into constant social media trolling, which liberal commentators claim is fueling his popularity.
CNN’s Harry Enten admitted: “Newsom’s opposition to Trump is working. He’s now the frontrunner for the 2028 Democrat nomination.”
Trump Fires Back: “Grossly Incompetent”
President Trump responded sharply:
“Newsom has been a disaster. I get along with him personally, he’s pleasant enough, but he’s totally incapable of doing the job — everyone sees it.”
Conservatives point to California’s homelessness crisis, rising crime, sky-high taxes, and the mass exodus of families and businesses as proof of Newsom’s failed leadership.
The Democrat Primary Fight Is Just Beginning
Other Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg remain stuck in single digits. But for now, Newsom’s numbers are trending upward, particularly with white voters, Gen X, and men.
He insists he’s “not thinking about running,” but his trips to early-voting states like South Carolina suggest otherwise. His second term as governor ends in 2027 — just in time to launch a presidential campaign.
What This Means for Conservatives
For MAGA voters, the message is clear: Democrats are lining up behind one of the most liberal governors in America. Newsom’s record in California shows what his presidency would mean for the nation — higher taxes, more government control, and a war on traditional American values.
The 2028 race is still years away, but if Gavin Newsom is the Democrat Party’s “fighter,” conservatives know what’s coming: a rematch between Trump’s America First vision and California’s failed socialist experiment.