President Donald Trump is stepping up his attacks on prominent Democratic governors, signaling his intent to shape the 2028 presidential race even before leaving office, Axios reported.
Trump has increasingly used his platform to deride California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, portraying them as symbols of what he calls Democratic failures on crime, immigration, and governance. His strategy underscores a desire to define his party’s opponents early while bolstering Republicans he views as potential successors.
Advisers say Trump’s legacy is at stake in the next presidential cycle, and he is determined to influence both the 2026 midterms and the 2028 campaign. He has floated Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the strongest Republican prospects for the White House, but is keeping his attention fixed on Democrats for now.
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