Nancy Pelosi talks up Newsom for 2028 presidency
At the Munich Security Conference in 2026, Democratic leaders discussed potential 2028 presidential contenders and the party’s messaging on U.S. leadership. Nancy Pelosi praised Gavin Newsom as a “great” president-in-waiting and noted a strong Democratic bench that includes Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Gretchen Whitmer, all of whom attended the conference along with other possible candidates. Pelosi told Politico that democrats are in Munich to convey that U.S. relationships will be different when their party is back in power after the midterms, outlining three goals: win the house, protect elections, and explain how governance would change under House Speaker-designate Hakeem Jeffries. She downplayed worries about reclaiming the house, saying, “We act, we don’t agonize, we organize.”
Newsom, who appeared at the conference with other potential 2028 hopefuls, told CNN that Donald Trump is temporary and California is a permanent, reliable partner, though he did not commit to running in 2028 and emphasized being accountable to the world. Mark Kelly indicated he has not decided about 2028 and said he attends the conference because he enjoys this work and believes his background offers value. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dodged a direct question about a wealth tax, suggesting such measures should be pursued promptly.
the article portrays the Munich gathering as an early-stage forum for weighing 2028 Democrat contenders and shaping the party’s international messaging and strategic priorities.
Nancy Pelosi talks up Newsom for 2028 presidency
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) would be a “great” president, as many potential 2028 Democratic contenders attend the Munich Security Conference.
Newsom is attending the conference along with other possible Democratic contenders, including Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).
“Yes, I think he’d make a great president,” Pelosi said when asked if Newsom would make a good president. “I think we also have a great bench, and we have a lot of good candidates.”
Pelosi told Politico that Democrats are in Munich to tell world leaders that relationships with the United States will be different when the Democratic Party is back in power after the midterm elections.
“We’re getting out there to do three things, “ she said. “One, to win the House, which we will. Two, to protect the elections, to give everybody confidence that we will win the House … and the third thing is to tell them how different things will be when[HouseMinorityLeader[HouseMinorityLeaderHakeem Jeffries (D-NY)]gets that gavel.”
Politico asked Pelosi if she is concerned about Democrats gaining back control of the House, to which she said she doesn’t “worry.”
“I don’t worry, we act,” she said. “We don’t agonize, we organize.”
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Throughout the conference, multiple Democratic lawmakers have been questioned about future presidential runs.
Newsom also told CNN that he is attending the conference to remind world leaders that President Donald Trump is “temporary.”
“Well, I‘m here in many respects to remind everyone that Trump is temporary. He‘ll be gone in a matter of years,” he said. “States like California are permanent. We’re reliable, stable partners.”
When asked if he thought world leaders were “treating” him as the next president, he said, “I don‘t know about that.”
Newsom said he “honestly” doesn’t know if he will run for president in 2028. “I really don’t, but I am trying to be accountable to the world I‘m living in. I don’t want to live with any regrets,” he said. “I don‘t want to say I could or would or should have been on some panel, or go on your show as one of those you know, ex-politicians. I‘m putting it all on the line.”
“I want to run the 110-yard dash as governor,” he added.
Kelly told CNN that he hasn’t decided yet about 2028 and said he is at the conference because he “likes this kind of stuff,” and feels he can “offer a lot” due to his military background.
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Ocasio-Cortez dodged a question on a potential 2028 presidential run while also at the conference. She was asked whether she would impose a wealth or billionaire’s tax if she runs for president.
“We don’t have to wait for any one president to impose a wealth tax. I think that it needs to be done expeditiously,” she said, avoiding the question.
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