Statement Released: California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom's 2028 Presidential Bid Reportedly Over

The CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, Marcus Lemonis, issued a strong public criticism, announcing that the company will not open or operate any retail stores in California. In a direct statement, Lemonis explained that this decision is not political but based on reality. California’s extreme regulations, high taxes, inflated wages, and endless bureaucratic hurdles have created one of the most challenging business environments in America.

Lemonis clearly stated:

“California has created one of the most overregulated, expensive, and risky environments for businesses in America. It’s a system that makes it harder to employ people, harder to keep doors open, and harder to deliver value to customers.”

He further explained that even when the state reports a budget surplus, it comes at the expense of ordinary citizens and businesses being pressured to their breaking point. Bed Bath & Beyond will continue to serve California customers through online delivery—on the company’s terms—without the heavy costs imposed by radical Democrat policies.

This serves as a direct criticism of Newsom’s leadership failures. For years, he has promoted radical green energy mandates, sanctuary state protections for undocumented immigrants, and anti-business regulations that cause companies and jobs to leave California. Now, even major retailers are declining to operate within the state, choosing instead to serve Californians from outside its borders to avoid the internal chaos.

Concurrently, President Donald J. Trump continues to exert significant pressure on Newsom’s sanctuary policies. Last week, Border Patrol agents maintained a visible presence outside Newsom’s anti-Trump “Liberation Day” rally in Los Angeles, making arrests and sending a clear message that federal law enforcement will not be intimidated.

Newsom’s office responded with an all-caps email, referring to President Trump as “the criminal president.” The radical left’s alarm is evident. While Newsom envisions a 2028 presidential campaign, businesses are departing his state, crime is increasing, and federal agents are enforcing the law in his own vicinity.

President Trump has reversed the situation on the radical Democrats who spent years using every institution against him. Now, their own failed policies are collapsing under the weight of reality. Americans are observing California—once known as the golden state—transform into a cautionary tale of what happens when radical left governance goes unchecked.

The America First agenda is succeeding because it delivers results: secure borders, energy independence, lower taxes, and safe communities. Radical Democrats like Newsom offer only more regulations, more crime, and more businesses leaving. The contrast is undeniable.

Newsom’s 2028 presidential bid is reportedly over before it began. California’s decline under his leadership serves as ultimate proof that the radical left’s agenda is a dead end. The American people are rejecting it and choosing the strong, sensible leadership of President Donald J. Trump.