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Newsom warns Trump may steal 2028 election in South Carolina

9/8/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom toured South Carolina, signaling interest in the 2028 presidential election.
He held events at the historic Penn Center, Allen University and a Lexington community hall.
Crowds of hundreds, many Northern retirees, gathered despite sweltering heat.
Newsom called U.S. President Donald Trump ruthless and warned Trump will try to steal the election.
He cited Trump’s crypto earnings, National Guard deployments and recent limits on mail voting.

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Governor Gavin Newsom toured South Carolina, signaling interest in the 2028 presidential election.
He held events at the historic Penn Center, Allen University and a Lexington community hall.
Crowds of hundreds, many Northern retirees, gathered despite sweltering heat.
Newsom called U.S. President Donald Trump ruthless and warned Trump will try to steal the election.
He cited Trump’s crypto earnings, National Guard deployments and recent limits on mail voting.