Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom said he is weighing a run for US president in 2028, but will make a decision after the 2026 midterm elections.

"I'm looking forward to who presents themselves in 2028 and who meets that moment," Newsom told CBS News.

Trump and the third-term question

Under the US Constitution, Trump is prohibited from running for a third term , though he has floated the idea , claiming earlier this year, " there are methods which you could do it ."

Newsom’s moves and party profile

Newsom has taken several steps this year to test the waters for a presidential bid, raising his profile by confronting Trump on a range of issues. He has mocked Trump’s social media style while also pursuing more serious actions, including lawsuits to block the deployment of

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