Gov. Gavin Newsom long insisted that he had no interest in running for president, despite rampant speculation. Now he’s publicly acknowledging that it’s a possibility.
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Xavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governor
The former California attorney general noted that he had experience fighting Trump after suing his first administration more than 100 times.
Posted in2024 Election
Top Democrats say they won’t just ‘Trump-proof’ California — they’ll make it affordable again
Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to prepare for the Trump administration, but its leaders also say they heard voters’ message on lowering the cost of living.
Posted in2024 Election
Don’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects
California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.
Posted in2024 Election
Newsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.