California Gov. Gavin Newsom embarked Tuesday on a two-day swing through rural South Carolina as the high-profile Democrat seeks to position himself as a leader for a party in rebuilding mode while simultaneously stoking fresh speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

South Carolina GOP leaders tell Gov. Newsom to 'sell Crazy California somewhere else' as Democrats say visit targets overlooked areas. Trip sparking plenty of Newsom 2028 presidential speculation

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Tuesday for traveling across the country to meet with rural residents in South Carolina as parts of his state remain in ruins.

If Gavin Newsom is going to be a top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, he must figure out how to appeal to voters in the Deep South and Middle America.

Term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina for meet and greets at cafes and churches, building relationships in a key early primary state amid 2028 speculation.