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DEMOCRAT CIVIL WAR: Mega-Donor ABANDONS Party, Calls Newsom-Pelosi Alliance 'Kiss of Death'

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026157 views
DEMOCRAT CIVIL WAR: Mega-Donor ABANDONS Party, Calls Newsom-Pelosi Alliance 'Kiss of Death'
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The Democrat Party's 2028 presidential hopes are already cracking at the seams, with longtime megadonor John Morgan delivering a brutal reality check about California Governor Gavin Newsom's White House ambitions.

Morgan, who recently fled the sinking Democrat ship to become an independent, didn't mince words about Newsom's chances: the golden boy of progressive politics needs to abandon his radical left agenda and move to the center, or face certain defeat. Even more damning? Morgan declared that an endorsement from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would be the "kiss of death" for Newsom's presidential dreams.

Think about that for a moment, folks. A woman who was once the face of Democrat power is now considered political poison by her own party's biggest financial backers. That's how far the radical left has fallen after Trump's triumphant return to the White House.

The Writing on the Wall

Morgan's warning isn't just political commentary—it's a desperate SOS signal from what's left of the rational Democrat establishment. They're watching in horror as their party sprints further left into electoral oblivion, dragging potential nominees like Newsom along for the ride.

The California governor has spent years pandering to the most extreme elements of his base: sanctuary cities, sky-high taxes, business-killing regulations, and woke policies that have turned the Golden State into a cautionary tale. Now, as Democrats stare down the barrel of another potential Trump-era beatdown, even their own donors are jumping ship.

"Unless he moves to the center," Morgan warned about Newsom, according to RedState. Translation: unless Newsom abandons everything he's stood for and pretends to be moderate, he's toast.

But here's the beautiful irony—Newsom can't move to the center without alienating his radical base, and he can't stay left without losing everyone else. It's a political death spiral, and Morgan just confirmed what we've been saying all along.

As President Trump continues delivering on his America First agenda with unprecedented efficiency, Democrats are left scrambling for answers they don't have. Their bench is weak, their message is toxic, and now even their money men are heading for the exits.

Patriots, this is what winning looks like—watching the opposition tear itself apart from within while we rebuild America. The question isn't whether Democrats can find a viable 2028 candidate. It's whether there will be anything left of their party to salvage.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 18, 2026
I'm curious - does anyone know which other major donors might be thinking the same thing? This could be the start of a much bigger exodus from the Democratic establishment.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
As someone who runs a business in California, I can tell you firsthand that Newsom's policies have been devastating. No wonder even Democrat donors are jumping ship - they see the writing on the wall.
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TexasConservativeVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Sorry you have to deal with that mess! Come to Texas - we'd welcome your business with open arms.
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TruthSeeker45VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
This is what happens when you go too far left and abandon common sense policies. The Democrat civil war is real and it's beautiful to watch!
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Finally! Even their own donors are waking up to how toxic the Newsom-Pelosi machine has become. When you're losing your biggest financial backers, you know your party is in serious trouble.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Exactly! The chickens are coming home to roost for the radical left wing of the Democrat party.