RIVERSIDE, CA – Riverside County Sheriff and prominent 2026 California Gubernatorial candidate, Chad Bianco, has issued a fierce national warning regarding the political future of Governor Gavin Newsom. Bianco explicitly cautioned the entire country: “You do not want Gavin Newsom as president someday.”
The Republican hopeful argued that the progressive policies championed by Newsom have systematically damaged California and would “spread nationwide” if the current Governor were to achieve higher office. Bianco’s statement firmly positions the 2026 Governor’s race as a critical battle to prevent the “California Model” from influencing national politics.
The “California Model”: A Threat to National Security and Economy
Sheriff Bianco did not mince words in his critique of Newsom’s governance record. He asserted that the policies enacted under Newsom’s leadership, particularly those pertaining to public safety, energy regulation, and fiscal spending, have led to significant decline within the state.
Bianco, known for his vocal opposition to what he terms “pro-criminal” Democratic policies and his refusal to enforce certain lockdown mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, stated that the issues plaguing California—including spiking homelessness rates, high costs of living, and an energy crisis—are consequences of the Governor’s ideological approach.
“Newsom’s policies have wrecked California and would spread nationwide if given power,” Bianco warned.
This sharp criticism aligns with Republican talking points that often blame Newsom’s administration for California’s exorbitant gas prices and regulatory environment, which critics claim stifles economic growth and drives residents out of the state.
Endorsing JD Vance to “Protect America”
In response to the perceived threat, Bianco proposed a clear solution: supporting strong conservative leadership outside of California. He specifically championed Senator JD Vance, calling him a leader willing to “protect America from the California model.”
Bianco’s endorsement of Vance highlights his strategic effort to connect his gubernatorial bid with broader national conservative movements and frame the California Governor’s race not just as a state-level contest, but as a crucial defense against the perceived overreach of coastal liberal politics.
The warning from the high-profile Sheriff and announced candidate for Governor signals a significant escalation in the political rhetoric surrounding Newsom’s future and sets the stage for a contentious and nationally watched 2026 election cycle in California.