There’s an old saying in politics: “You run the country the way you run your state.” Well, if that’s true, then God help us all if Gavin Newsom ever gets near the White House. Because the way he’s running California right now looks less like leadership and more like a live-action remake of a nervous breakdown.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—Newsom’s behavior in 2025 has gone off the rails. And no, we’re not just talking about his $100 billion “high-speed” rail boondoggle that still hasn’t connected San Francisco to Los Angeles after 17 years of excuses, delays, and vanishing tax dollars. We’re talking about the man himself: all-caps Twitter rants, delusions of grandeur, and a level of public meltdown that’s earning him a new kind of fame—the “trainwreck” kind.
This is the man Democrats are floating as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential race. And that tells you everything you need to know about the state of their bench. Kamala Harris? Please. She couldn’t poll above 2% in her own party before she was handed the vice presidency as a diversity checkbox. Pete Buttigieg? The guy couldn’t fix potholes in South Bend, let alone a supply chain. Which leaves the Democrats with what—another Biden? Or Gavin “King of California” Newsom, who seems more interested in crafting AI-generated memes of himself on Mount Rushmore than addressing the fact that his state leads the nation in homelessness, fentanyl deaths, and gas prices?
In a June 2025 speech, Newsom accused President Trump of wielding a “wrecking ball” to democracy—this while California’s budget is $50 billion in the red, wildfires rage, and he’s busy suing Fox News for $787 million. That’s not leadership—that’s desperation. If this is what Democrats think qualifies as presidential material, then they’ve officially given up on reality.
Let’s talk facts. California now boasts the highest gas prices in America, at $4.57 a gallon. Fentanyl deaths in the state topped 7,000 last year. And despite $37 billion poured into homelessness programs, the crisis is only getting worse, up 6% in 2025 alone. But instead of tackling those real problems, Newsom is out here posting memes of himself as a king and picking fights with reality. His podcast, *This Is Gavin Newsom*, recently featured Steve Bannon—yes, *that* Steve Bannon—as a guest. Is this a sign of new bipartisan outreach? Or a man so unhinged he no longer knows who he’s offending?
Psychologists might call it bipolar mania. The rest of us call it unfit for office. His erratic behavior—racing thoughts, impulsive decision-making, and a delusional sense of self-importance—isn’t just weird; it’s dangerous. And when you’re in charge of the world’s fourth-largest economy, there’s no room for that kind of instability.
Let’s not forget, this is the same guy who once said “clean and sober is a mistake.” That’s not a joke—that’s a direct quote from a man responsible for governing 40 million people. Pair that with his long-rumored substance issues and you’re looking at a man who may be self-medicating while the state around him burns—literally and figuratively.
Now, if Newsom were just another blue-state governor flaming out, we could all just grab some popcorn and watch. But he’s not just another failed leader. He’s the Democrats’ rising star. That’s why this matters. Because the American people deserve better than a man who thinks memes and lawsuits can cover up policy failures and personal instability.
So yes, it’s time to take a serious look at Gavin Newsom—not as a punchline, but as a warning. If this is the future of the Democratic Party, then 2028 is shaping up to be a very easy choice for voters. But let’s not wait until then. Let’s shine the spotlight now, before this whole circus act ends up on a national stage.
Because if Gavin Newsom is the best they’ve got, the Democrats aren’t just out of ideas—they’re out of their minds.