Gavin Newsom: Confronting Populism and the Path to the Presidency
California Governor Gavin Newsom opens up on his political ambitions, populist challenges, and his vision for uniting the American left.
Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, is often described as the frontrunner to be the Democratic nominee for the White House in 2028. With his movie-star looks, picture-perfect family, and smooth political ascent, Newsom embodies the antithesis of the populist wave that propelled Donald Trump to power. Yet, in a candid interview, Newsom acknowledges that Trump's brand of populism is not enough to truly unite the American left and win the most powerful office in the world.
Newsom's rise to the top of California politics has indeed been smooth, with many questioning whether his polished persona and elite pedigree make him too ambitious, too slickly handsome, and too patrician-seeming for the current populist age. However, Newsom is aware of these perceptions and is determined to confront them head-on.
Source: The Guardian
