“RUN FROM HIS WOKE”: John Morgan Sounds Alarm on Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Ambitions

Longtime Democratic megadonor John Morgan is sounding a strong warning about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2028 presidential ambitions, claiming that his “far-left” record may ultimately be his undoing. Despite Newsom’s polished image, which Morgan describes as “perfect for the look” of a presidential candidate, he believes the Governor’s current trajectory could alienate voters as the race heats up.

In a candid and biting analysis, Morgan argued that Newsom has opted to model himself after former President Donald Trump, adopting a strategy that leans heavily into meanness and divisiveness. “You want to be mean, I’ll be mean. You want to be nasty, I’ll be nasty. You want to be an a-hole, I’ll be an a-hole,” Morgan quoted Newsom as taking a page from Trump’s playbook. While Morgan admits that this approach might attract headlines and donor dollars in the short term, he predicts it could backfire by 2028. “By the time we get to 2028, America is going to be sick of meanness and chaos,” Morgan warned, adding that Newsom’s style might ultimately be a liability rather than a strength.

Morgan also raised concerns about Newsom’s “woke” record, particularly his progressive policies in California. From his stance on reparations, where Newsom backed a proposal for $350,000 in reparations for each African-American, to his handling of contentious issues like transgender participation in sports, Morgan believes Newsom will face significant challenges in moderating his positions to appeal to a broader electorate.

“He’s one of the most woke governors, and he’s going to have to run from his woke,” Morgan stated. “He’s going to have to undo everything he was for in California, and how is he going to deal with his transgender swimming positions? How’s he going to handle it all when he’s trying to appeal to the middle ground?”

In Morgan’s view, Newsom’s far-left record could pose a serious obstacle as he tries to pivot for a national audience. “He’s going to have to do a Mitt Romney etch-a-sketch, but I don’t know if that’s going to work.”

With the 2028 race still far off, Morgan cautioned that Newsom’s early lead in the race might not guarantee long-term success. He noted that candidates like Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris have also made early strides, but ultimately, it’s a “long race” where many factors will come into play. Newsom, according to Morgan, needs to be careful not to sprint too fast and risk burning out too early.

As the 2028 election draws closer, all eyes will be on how Newsom navigates these critical issues and whether his polarizing approach will become an asset—or a liability.