“Don’t Let Him Do to America What He Did to California”: Sheriff Chad Bianco Issues Blistering Warning About Gavin Newsom’s Future Presidential Run
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a popular conservative voice and 2026 California gubernatorial candidate, is making headlines after issuing a stark warning to the rest of the country about Governor Gavin Newsom’s political ambitions. Speaking with conviction and frustration familiar to millions of Californians, Bianco took to X on Friday to deliver a message that cut straight through the noise: “You do not want Gavin Newsom as president someday. Don’t give this man the chance to do to our country what he’s done to my home.”
The post quickly went viral, amassing thousands of likes and shares within hours and triggering fierce reactions across political lines. Supporters praised Bianco for saying what many conservatives in the state have long felt but few have voiced so directly — that Newsom’s tenure as governor has been marked by soaring homelessness, rampant crime, and mass population decline. Critics, however, accused Bianco of politicizing his law enforcement position, pointing out that his comments come just as he ramps up his campaign for governor ahead of the 2026 race.
Still, Bianco’s message resonated widely. For many Californians, the sheriff’s warning taps into deep disillusionment with years of Democratic leadership that have left the Golden State struggling with issues once unimaginable for the world’s fifth-largest economy. From shuttered businesses to unaffordable housing and mass migration out of the state, Bianco painted California not as a model for America — but as a cautionary tale. “Don’t give him the opportunity to do nationwide what he’s done to California,” Bianco said, a statement now echoed in headlines and conservative talk shows across the country.
His remarks carry particular weight as rumors swirl about Newsom’s growing presence on the national stage. After his recent visits to key swing states and increased media appearances, many observers believe Newsom is quietly positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run. Democrats hail him as one of their strongest post-Biden figures — articulate, confident, and media-savvy. But for Bianco and many on the right, that image hides the grim reality of a state they say Newsom has failed. “It’s not about politics,” Bianco reportedly told supporters at a recent campaign stop. “It’s about leadership, accountability, and truth — and Californians have seen what happens when those things disappear.”
The sheriff’s post also drew a nod of support from prominent Republicans, including Ohio Senator JD Vance, who reposted Bianco’s message with a simple caption: “He’s right. We’ll stop him.” The response underscored a broader political narrative taking shape — one where Newsom represents the progressive future Democrats want, while leaders like Bianco and Vance rally opposition under a banner of restoring order and accountability.
Bianco, a lifelong lawman who built his reputation on opposing California’s soft-on-crime policies, has become a symbol of resistance against Sacramento’s dominant liberal establishment. His rising profile in the GOP mirrors the frustration of voters who feel abandoned by policies that prioritize ideology over community safety and economic stability. “People are fed up,” one Bianco supporter told Fox Digital. “We’ve seen what happens when Gavin Newsom gets power — and the rest of the country needs to understand it before it’s too late.”
While Bianco’s comments may stir controversy, they reflect an increasingly polarized moment in American politics where state leaders are shaping national conversations. His words carry both a warning and a challenge: if California’s decline is a test case, the nation must decide whether it wants to follow that path or chart a new one.
As Bianco’s campaign gains momentum heading into 2026, his message to the 49 other states remains unmistakably clear — and now, impossible to ignore: “If you want free people, safe streets, and a future worth fighting for, don’t let Gavin Newsom take his California experiment nationwide.”
