California Gov. Gavin Newsom embarked Tuesday on a two-day swing through rural South Carolina as the high-profile Democrat seeks to position himself as a leader for a party in rebuilding mode while simultaneously stoking fresh speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.

California GovernorGavin Newsom kicked off a two-day tour in South Carolina, connecting with voters in both rural areas and Republican strongholds as he signals a potential presidential run in 2028. During this whirlwind visit,