Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Hollywood Donors Rally Behind Newsom for 2028 White House Bid
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, is getting a lot of attention from Hollywood donors who think he should run for president in 2028.
They like how he stands up to Donald Trump and his policies that help the entertainment industry, like increasing money for film and TV production.
Newsom has some advantages, like having a lot of support in Hollywood, but there are also other people who might run for president in 2028.
Some people think it might be hard for someone from California to win over the whole country, but Newsom's recent successes have made him a strong contender.
Gavin Newsom is gaining significant support from Hollywood donors for a potential 2028 presidential run.
Newsom's fighting ethos and policies like Proposition 50 and increased film tax incentives have endeared him to Hollywood.
Newsom's office did not respond to a request for comment, but his actions have impressed industry insiders.
Other potential candidates for the 2028 Democratic nomination include Andy Beshear, Wes Moore, AOC, Mitch Landrieu, Kamala Harris, and Josh Shapiro.
Newsom's recent successes, including the Proposition 50 win and battles against Trump's policies, have made him a strong contender.
- Who
- Gavin Newsom, California governor, and potential 2028 presidential candidate
- What
- Hollywood donors are rallying behind Newsom for a potential 2028 White House bid
- When
- Later this week, during the New York Times' DealBook Summit
- Where
- Hollywood, California, and nationally
- Why
- Newsom's fighting ethos, policies like Proposition 50, and increased film tax incentives have endeared him to Hollywood donors
- Governor
- Gavin Newsom
- State
- California
- Event
- DealBook Summit
- Proposition 50
- Redistricting victory
- ICE Unmasking Act
- Effective January 1
- Potential 2028 Candidates
- Andy Beshear, Wes Moore, AOC, Mitch Landrieu, Kamala Harris, Josh Shapiro