Watters Comments on Newsom’s Political Future

On Thursday’s episode of “The Five,” Jesse Watters from Fox News commented that California Governor Gavin Newsom “won’t have won the Nosyn” following his potential victory in the 2028 presidential election.

Since launching his gerrymandering campaign in California, Newsom has garnered media attention and support from fellow Democrats as he continues to challenge the Trump administration. During a discussion about Newsom, Watters reflected on the governor’s unique persona.

“I’ve never seen anyone quite like Gavin Newsom. He was once married to Kimberly Guilfoyle, and now he’s out there embracing the gay pride parades, locking things down like Fauci, and even crying on TV. Jessica is right; his media team is really pushing a lot of hot takes and memes,” Watters noted.

Recently, Newsom’s press office revamped its approach on social media, particularly on X, mimicking Donald Trump’s somewhat informal style. In response to criticism, he has interacted with opponents on his own account, proclaiming, “I fought back.” There are concerns among California residents, particularly regarding a Democratic bill that some believe could lead to child trafficking issues.

Watters pointed out that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has mentioned “big names,” but he suggested that Newsom’s criticisms of Republicans were more about show than substance. He remarked, “He doesn’t have the charisma of a first-round quarterback to rally support. Also, Nancy Pelosi clearly influences him,” he added.

“Furthermore, he’s lacking strength. Americans crave power. They look to figures like FDR, Trump, and Teddy Roosevelt. Newsom, on the other hand, seems hesitant to disregard the radical left, and that stifles his decisions,” Watters continued.

Amid political tensions, confusion arose between Republicans and Democrats in July when Texas GOP members proposed a new congressional map that could secure five additional U.S. House seats. In an effort to block this move, some Democrats attempted to flee, but Newsom countered with a strategic response.

In November, voters in California will face a decision on a district map intended to eliminate about six Republican representatives from the state’s House delegation, transferring redistricting authority from the Independent Commission to the state legislature.

Despite ongoing challenges against the Trump administration, the Democratic Party has seen a decline in voter registrations, with approval ratings nearing historic lows. Although Newsom has not officially declared his candidacy for the 2028 election, speculation about his potential run is rampant.

According to predictions from Polymarket, Newsom has an 18% chance of winning the 2028 election if he chooses to enter the race, while Vice President JD Vance currently stands at 27% as of Thursday.