As California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to fight Donald Trump‘s ICE raids and military occupation, Bill Maher sees presidential material. On Friday’s episode of Real Time, the comedian suggested Newsom could be “the guy for the Democratic party,

As playing politics devolved into playing hero, comedian Bill Maher had a feeling California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) was “ready for his closeup” to accompany some metal […]

The governor's press office has been in overdrive, posting memes mocking critics and comparing Trump to a Star Wars villain.

Trump ignited a fight with Newsom after deploying thousands of National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to quell demonstrations protesting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the city. Trump has lashed out at Newsom, suggesting earlier this week that the sitting governor should be arrested.

After eight years as lieutenant-governor, in 2018 he was elected to California’s top job. He breezed past a recall effort in 2021 (which tried to capitalise on Mr Newsom’s visit to the French Laundry, a posh restaurant in Napa Valley, during covid lockdowns) and won re-election in 2022.

I think we’re just really frustrated that he didn’t make the effort to come here,” said a 17-year-old high school student.

California’s Governor, already considered a 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has embraced the role of Trump adversary.

California Governor Gavin Newsom didn't mince words when he shared sharp opinions on the military parade that falls on Donald Trump's birthday.

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