Rep.
Ro Khanna (D-CA) openly acknowledged he is considering a bid for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination during an appearance on Fox Business Networks Morning with Maria, signaling early maneuvering on the left for life after President Joe Biden.
According to Breitbart, Khannas comments came as Democrats face mounting internal strife over the partys direction, with progressives pushing the party further left on economic and cultural issues. His remarks underscored how early the ideological jockeying has begun, even as many Americans remain focused on immediate concerns like inflation, border security, and economic stability.
I cant let you go, Congressman, without asking you about this, host Lauren Simonetti pressed, noting that Democrats [are] seemingly in disarray about the partys direction and reminding viewers that Maria Bartiromo had already asked Khanna if he planned to run in 2028. Maria Bartiromo on this show has pointedly asked you, and I did in the break, if you are running in 2028. Are you? she said, highlighting Khannas growing national ambitions.
Khanna replied, Im considering it, and Ill tell you why. Ill tell you why, because I understand the future economy, and I see that its only working for a few, and I want it to work for people who I grew up with. He framed his potential candidacy around a technocratic, future-focused economic agenda, a familiar progressive pitch that often translates into more federal intervention and expansive government programs.
When Simonetti followed up, If AOC runs, do you run? Khanna dismissed the idea that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezs (D-NY) plans would shape his own. I dont think that has any bearing. What matters is, do I have an economic vision that actually will have success? Look, I am so grateful to this country. Its given my family everything, and I want to see the kids I grew up with, their families be able to succeed in a modern economy. I understand A.I. I understand the future of the economy. It needs to work for every American.
For conservatives, Khannas trial balloon underscores how the Democratic Partys energy remains anchored in its progressive wing, even as many voters gravitate toward President Donald Trumps America First agenda of secure borders, energy independence, and deregulation. As 2028 hopefuls quietly position themselves, the real question is whether Democrats will double down on big-government progressivism or finally reckon with the economic and cultural backlash that has fueled the populist right.
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