Response to Newsom’s Presidential Ambitions

Oh, please.

This sums up our thoughts on Gavin Newsom’s two-word dismissal regarding his presidential aspirations when asked by a California Post reporter. When questioned about a possible run for the White House, his response was simply, “It’s very early.”

That seems a bit disingenuous, if we’re being honest.

It might be early for him to consider the details—like, say, the Oval Office curtains—but is it really too early for California’s governor to make comments about Donald Trump or to roam around Europe, acting like he’s the future president?

Is it also too soon for him to promote his memoir entitled “Youth in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery”? Or take trips to key states during book tours aimed at early Democratic primary voters?

And let’s not forget his social media antics, where he occasionally berates the sitting president and pushes his image as the leader of the resistance.

We’ve observed Gavin Newsom for quite some time—he seems to take center stage, expanding his presidential profile while simultaneously failing to address the pressing issues back home.

The real question might be about his record, which, frankly, raises eyebrows. A lot of political theater surrounds him—his bold pledges on housing and homelessness, along with his moments of telling the audience exactly what they want to hear, like his remarks on women’s sports that many found “grossly unfair.”

Who could forget that awkward moment in January 2025 when he joked with a fire victim about a chat with then-President Biden?

Newsom’s strategy also seems to be about careful positioning. By low-key downplaying his ambitions, he momentarily escapes being a target for both Democratic and Republican challengers. But what he thinks is clever comes off as transparent, worn out, and just plain disrespectful to the people of California.

The residents are still awaiting action on the numerous crises identified in the state: persistent homelessness, lack of affordable housing, shortages in water and energy, and underperforming public education. Plus, the excessive taxation issues, including that ridiculous billionaire tax proposal, rampant fraud, crime, and the influence of unions and special interest groups in Sacramento—these are serious problems.

At least Californians will get to read about Newsom’s childhood once his memoir drops on February 24th, but it’s definitely not too early to critically assess his actions as governor.