Though President Donald Trump is only months into his second term, the 2028 presidential race is already taking shape in South Carolina, where a flurry of visits by high-profile Democrats and Republicans is fueling speculation about potential White House bids, The Hill reported.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled through rural South Carolina this past week during a two-day swing. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Ro Khanna of California are expected to arrive later this month. The activity has caught the attention of local Democratic Party leaders.

“I don’t read it any other way,” said Carol Fowler, a South Carolina member of the Democratic National Committee, when asked if she believes the visits hint at presidential ambitions. “I believe that they’re at least contemplating it.”

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