Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) has publicly acknowledged he’s weighing a presidential campaign in 2028, framing the next election cycle as an opportunity for fresh leadership after what he calls “three 80-year-old presidents.” The progressive lawmaker made the revelation during an appearance on MSNBC’s The Weeknight, where host Symone Sanders directly asked about his White House ambitions.
‘Who Has the Best Vision’
“Yes, I’m thinking about it,” Khanna responded when pressed about a potential run. The four-term congressman argued that 2028 won’t be about “electability” calculations but rather which candidate presents the strongest blueprint for America’s future. “It’s going to be, who has the best vision for the future of this nation,” he said, noting that Democrats have multiple strong contenders with diverse ideas.
Khanna’s comments come as a new draft committee called “Run Ro” begins laying groundwork for his potential candidacy. NBC News reported the effort is co-chaired by former Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst, allowing them to start fundraising and building support while Khanna makes his decision.
Progressive Lane Widens
The 47-year-old lawmaker, who represents Silicon Valley, positioned himself as part of a coming generational shift in both parties. “It’s going to be wonderful, cathartic for this country… we’re finally going to get a new generation on both parties,” Khanna told MSNBC. He’s previously cited economic inequality as a driving motivation, telling Fox Business in August that today’s economy “is only working for a few.”
Political observers note Khanna could fill the progressive void left by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who ran insurgent presidential campaigns in 2016 and 2020. The draft committee’s formation follows midterm elections that saw several progressive Democrats win high-profile races, potentially reshaping the party’s internal dynamics ahead of 2028.
Source: www.breitbart.com โ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/07/democrat-rep-ro-khanna-confirms-he-is-considering-a-2028-presidential-run/