California's Governor Takes on Trump and Redistricting

Opposition to Trump's Policies

Gavin Newsom, California's Governor, has been a vocal critic of President Trump's policies. He believes that Trump poses a threat to both the country and the world. Newsom has been actively fighting against Trump's deployment of federal agents in California, filing 43 lawsuits against the Trump administration since Inauguration Day.

Advocacy for Proposition 50

Newsom is advocating for Proposition 50, a ballot initiative that would allow for redistricting in next year's midterm election. If Proposition 50 passes, Democrats will change the boundaries of U.S. House districts in California, making it easier for their party to win up to five more seats. Newsom believes that if his party takes back control of the House, Trump's presidency will effectively be over.

Understanding the MAGA Movement

In addition to his political efforts, Newsom has been trying to understand the MAGA movement through his podcast, "This Is Gavin Newsom." He has interviewed figures from both sides of the political aisle, including Trump allies like Steve Bannon and Newt Gingrich. Newsom believes that Democrats need to focus on the crisis of masculinity and men in the country.

Satire on Social Media

Newsom has also been using satire to challenge Trump on social media. His communications team regularly parodies Trump's use of all-caps and AI-generated images. Newsom has said that his social-media posts are driven by both his desire to add a sense of humor to politics and to challenge Trump by using Trump-style tactics.

Potential White House Bid

Newsom has been sparking interest in political circles that he might be mulling his own White House bid. He has said that he is looking forward to who presents themselves in 2028 and who meets that moment. Newsom believes that it is important for a candidate to impart to voters exactly why they are running.