EXCLUSIVE — Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel strongly implied he would run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination and previewed a “rough and tumble” campaign based on candor in an interview with the Washington Examiner.

Emanuel, the former Illinois congressman who served in three presidential administrations, suggested his “Rahm-bo” reputation could cut through with voters amid criticism of former President Joe Biden‘s administration and doubts that Democrats can overcome fundraising and enthusiasm gaps with President Donald Trump’s base.