California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at the 2025 New York Times DealBook Summit in New York City on Dec. 3, 2025. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
"I love the state of California. It's my home. I've lived in other parts of the nation. And as beautiful as this country is, California is my home," Lamas explained, adding, "A lot of my friends have moved out of the state of California because of the burdensome tax situation, politics have forced people out of the state. But I'm sticking it out. I'm here in California because I believe in fighting here in California for what Californians deserve. And that's why I'm supporting Chad Bianco."
But with Newsom’s tenure as governor coming to a close due to California term limit laws, there is growing speculation that he is eyeing a Democratic presidential run in 2028. This has been further confirmed by statements by Newsom, such as a segment on CBS News in which he said "I’d be lying" if he said he was not considering a run.
Already one of the Democratic Party’s most recognizable leaders, Newsom has further emerged as one of the leading critics of President Donald Trump and his administration. This has further solidified his position among the top contenders to challenge the Republican who will succeed Trump.
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A drone image shows damage from the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 2025. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
"The problem with the undocumented is that it's systemic," said Lamas. "When you have sanctuary cities, you have higher crime rates. And listen, I'm a Christian, I believe that we're all God's children. But I also believe that we have laws that need to be obeyed, laws that need to be followed. And without law, there's complete chaos."
He said that the way Newsom and local leaders "have treated the federal government in terms of coming in and removing criminals and people that are here in our country illegally is horrendous."
A spokesperson for Newsom’s office dismissed Lamas’ criticisms, responding to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the criticisms with a one-word statement asking, "Who?"
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Newsom’s term as California governor ends in January 2027.
If Bianco wins the Republican nomination, he will be facing an uphill battle in traditionally deep blue California. Democrats running include Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. and former Rep. Katie Porter.
Peter Pinedo is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
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