Gavin Newsom’s Stand Against Trump Revives His Presidential Hopes

 

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again locked horns with Donald Trump, reigniting a political rivalry that may shape the future of the Democratic Party. His latest move—suing the federal government over the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 marines—has positioned him as a leading voice of resistance against the former president. Newsom, 57, didn’t hold back, unleashing a media blitz that spanned traditional outlets and social media, including a fiery tweet to Trump’s border chief: “come and get me, tough guy.”

 

 

To some, this isn’t just about principle—it’s a calculated effort to reassert himself ahead of the 2028 presidential race. “A lot of Democrats are putting markers down right now,” said one party insider. “Newsom is no different there — but he’s making the most noise.” Though he hasn’t officially declared his candidacy, the timing is conspicuous. His second term as governor ends in January 2027, just in time for a presidential campaign.

 

 

Last year, speculation swirled that Newsom might step in when concerns about Biden’s health cast doubt on his viability for re-election.

 

Instead, Newsom remained loyal, declaring, “I’m all in, no daylight,” even after Biden’s faltering debate performance against Trump. When Biden stepped aside shortly after, Newsom supported Kamala Harris’s elevation as the Democratic nominee, avoiding a divisive primary.

 

With a wide-open Democratic field anticipated in 2028, Newsom now finds himself in a strategic position. He can enter the race with clean hands—having not challenged Harris—and with renewed energy as a vocal opponent to Trumpism. His allies argue that his current stance is about values, not ambition. “Unlike most political feuds in America, this one is not made up. It’s about principle. We have two leaders who have diametrically opposed views on that principle. A clash was inevitable,” said Eric Jaye, who ran both of Newsom’s mayoral campaigns. “If you’re a governor of California you understand that a huge part of your labour force is undocumented. If you lose millions of workers your economy is in trouble.”

 

Brian Brokaw, an adviser to Newsom for over a decade, echoed that sentiment. “It’s a perilous time and a volatile situation. This is one of these moments that tests the mettle of a leader. He is there, on the ground, engaged in this situation, and putting all his focus and energy into it. I guarantee you that the politics of the moment are the farthest thing from his mind.”

 

Yet there’s little doubt this clash offers Newsom a valuable platform after a difficult stretch. Wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year sparked criticism over his handling of climate preparedness. Meanwhile, efforts to emulate Trump’s media tactics—like inviting Republican voices such as MAGA activist Charlie Kirk onto his podcast—alienated core Democratic voters. “This is also a lifeline for Newsom politically,” Jaye noted. “His strategy of tip-toeing into the ‘brosphere’ was backfiring. It was strongly rejected by people who vote in Democratic primaries. They don’t want to see collaboration, they want to see resistance. He was in trouble until this happened. Now he has a new lease on life politically.”

 

Critics argue Newsom’s approach is more opportunistic than principled. “He’s pandering to the activist base of the Democrats,” said Steve Hilton, a former adviser to David Cameron now running for governor of California. “It is a total U-turn from everything he’s been working on for the past few months, which is to move away from being seen as a California leftist and trying to position himself as a centrist for the presidential election which is obviously his main focus.”

 

Hilton is doubtful about Newsom’s viability in a national race. “He’s a well-intentioned, decent human being,” Hilton conceded. “I think his fundamental problem is that he’s a machine politician and that he goes with the flow and panders to wherever he thinks his political interests at any one point require him to be. In the end that makes you look and act in a way that is weak and unreliable and I think that’s the sad truth about him.”

 

Still, those who know Newsom best point to his history of bold, even unpopular decisions. “I worked for Gavin Newsom, we worked on gay marriage. It wasn’t popular at the time,” Jaye recalled. “I got calls from every Democratic politician in America saying, ‘What are you doing?’ He made San Francisco the first city in America with universal healthcare — and he was a moderate from the business community. He has a long history of showing political courage when standing up for vulnerable people,” Jaye added.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Times 2025-06-13

 

 

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

Gavin Newsom’s Stand Against Trump Revives His Presidential Hopes

46 minutes ago, Tug said:

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

LOL...LOL....

55 minutes ago, TedG said:

LOL...LOL....

Hummm betray Ukraine …betray our allies…..disrupt the world’s economy’s…..grovels to the enemy……betrays the oath of office….betrays the constitution…..ect ect lol indeed.

1 hour ago, Tug said:

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

Gavin is like Harris, they are both fail up candidates.   This is why the DNC is such a mess these days. 

20 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Gavin is like Harris, they are both fail up candidates.   This is why the DNC is such a mess these days. 

Hummm 4th largest economy on the planet the epicenter of creativity and innovation……hummm failed up ya say ahh okaaa

9 minutes ago, Tug said:

Hummm 4th largest economy on the planet the epicenter of creativity and innovation……hummm failed up ya say ahh okaaa

Gavin had nothing to do with the CA being the 4th largest  economy and the center of tech.   FFS dude, 

 

Silicon Valley's beginnings are often traced back to multiple key events, though the term itself wasn't coined until later. While the region's history stretches back centuries, here's a breakdown of significant milestones: 

Late 1950s:

The Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory and later Fairchild Semiconductor were established, marking a significant surge in semiconductor innovation and the birth of new tech companies. 

1971:

Journalist Don Hoefler coined the term "Silicon Valley," capturing the region's concentration of semiconductor and computer-related businesses. 

Late 19th Century:

Stanford University, a pivotal institution in Silicon Valley's development, was founded in 1891. 

1939:

William Hewlett and David Packard, Stanford graduates, established Hewlett-Packardin a Palo Alto garage, considered by some as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. 

1951:

Frederick Terman created the Stanford Industrial Park, a collaboration between Stanford and the city of Palo Alto, providing land and incentives for technology companies. 

In essence, Silicon Valley's transformation from an agricultural area into a tech hub was a gradual process spanning several decades, with key milestones like the founding of Stanford, the establishment of HP, and the semiconductor boom playing crucial roles. 

 

42 minutes ago, Tug said:

Hummm betray Ukraine …betray our allies…..disrupt the world’s economy’s…..grovels to the enemy……betrays the oath of office….betrays the constitution…..ect ect lol indeed.

 

2 hours ago, Tug said:

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

hahahahahahahahahahahah. Smoke crack much?

 

16 minutes ago, Tug said:

Hummm 4th largest economy on the planet the epicenter of creativity and innovation……hummm failed up ya say ahh okaaa

https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2025/05/17/california-4th-ranked-economy-high-unemployment-poverty/

https://www.ppic.org/publication/making-sense-of-californias-economy/

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/03/31/california-is-gripped-by-interlocking-economic-problems-with-no-easy-solution

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/06/california-budget-problems-balloon/

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/06/california-economy-limping-along/

Nothing says "good governance" like an exodus:

 

 

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/

 

Edit:  Drill a little deeper and you'll find that the CA middle and upper classes are fleeing in droves, being not quite replaced by the welfare class.  The homeless and illegals, in pursuit of free stuff.

 

 

11 minutes ago, chaila said:

 

And?

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

Nothing says "good governance" like an exodus:

 

 

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/

 

Edit:  Drill a little deeper and you'll find that the CA middle and upper classes are fleeing in droves, being not quite replaced by the welfare class.  The homeless and illegals, in pursuit of free stuff.

 

 

The Dems in CA have this way of making everything expensive in CA.   

Gavin spends too much time messaging and not enough time governing. His dismal performance (being on the wrong side of so many issues) will scupper whatever Presidential hopes he may have held.  

 

If you want to see his governing skill, look no further than the California high speed rail project. 

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Hummm betray Ukraine …betray our allies…..disrupt the world’s economy’s…..grovels to the enemy……betrays the oath of office….betrays the constitution…..ect ect lol indeed.

Oh dear! Such drivel so early in the day.

11 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

Gavin spends too much time messaging and not enough time governing. His dismal performance (being on the wrong side of so many issues) will scupper whatever Presidential hopes he may have held.  

 

If you want to see his governing skill, look no further than the California high speed rail project. 

This is a problem with progressives: they avoid the hard work of governing, which applies to both progressive mayors and governors.

3 hours ago, Tug said:

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

So why are there so many homeless and where has the millions gone that was allocated to help them?

3 hours ago, Tug said:

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

You have a gay crush on him

7 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

This is a problem with progressives: they avoid the hard work of governing, which applies to both progressive mayors and governors.

They like the idea of power and the feeling of lording it over their inferiors, but the day to day work is beneath them. Mayor Bass in LA is just the same. I guess she thought the job of mayor was purely publicity- go to parties, smile, get adoration. But the actual job of running a large city and caring for the people who live there? No thank you.

 

And think back just a few years ago- she was on the short list to be Joe Biden's VP candidate! California is very good at producing these inept do-nothings.

Newsom is the biggest slimeball I've seen in US politics for quite a while. As slippery as they come. Quite prepared to damage America to further his own career.  

 

I'm not surprised he's popular amongst Liberals.

7 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

So why are there so many homeless and where has the millions gone that was allocated to help them?

 

You spelled that wrong.  Billions starts with a B.

 

 

22 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

And think back just a few years ago- she was on the short list to be Joe Biden's VP candidate! California is very good at producing these inept do-nothings.

 

She couldn't have been much worse.  DEIs are fungible if they don't actually have to do anything.  Like being border czar...

 

 

I'm a very moderate and Centrist Democrat and I hope he does not run. I don't dislike him but I disagree with a lot of his policies in regard to California, and I don't think that he's improved California on any level. 

 

Having said that I love the way he stood up to Trump and spoke truth to toxic power. Trump over reached with the Armed Forces, it was a historic mistake and I truly believe this man will go down in history as being a clown, a goon and a wannabe authoritarian dictator. 

 

Hopefully those authoritarian tendencies will be shut down quickly by the people, or by a Congress and Senate that can grow some cajones, or by his supporters who see democracy eroding before their eyes, and democracy can be saved. 

 

 

Good man.

I hope he can make it.🙏✌️

8 hours ago, Tug said:

He’s urbane intelligent articulate handsome is leading the most successful state in the Union with the largest economy 4th largest on the planet btw.genuinely cares about the country our citizens our democracy our place in the world sure certainly better than trump the troll in chief.

Your brain must look like scrambled eggs.  You learn nothing of this man who turned the (once) best state in the US into where people live in tents, <deleted> on the streets, responsible for one of the worst fires in US history with no water available for fire fighting and you call him articulate??   WTF.  Successful states where people can't afford housing and the taxes are the highest in the nation.  Cares about the citizens.  What fairytale dream are you talking about.  You don't see all the you-hauls making one trips OUT of the state.  CA was 4th largest economy when you and I were young.  Just saw where you got the 4th largest economy.  NEWSOME'S OFFICE SAID.  I guess if his office said this it must be true like when every other Democrat speaks or if CNN reports it.  

Standing tall to Trump qualifies as an excellent choice. I left CA ten years ago so I can not comment.

Alabama and Arkansas speaks for you maga

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gavin-newsom-savagely-corrects-sarah-huckabee-sanders/ar-AA1GBegU?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=EDGEESS&cvid=bbfa70e97d9647789022ee32bf37d790&ei=25

Well if you're going to post TACO trump pictures , only fair to poste these:

Yes that is Alexander Soros .

A traitor as your new president ?

Is Newsom going to be president of enlarged Mexico ?

3 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Well if you're going to post TACO trump pictures , only fair to poste these:

Yes that is Alexander Soros .

A traitor as your new president ?

Is Newsom going to be president of enlarged Mexico ?

I laugh when I hear punks like the "La Raza" people beak off about California really belonging to Mexico. They need to study a bit of history. Cali was part of Mexico for about 15 minutes. Before that, it was Spanish for 300 years, but I imagine that giving it back to Spain is a non starter...

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

I'm a very moderate and Centrist Democrat and I hope he does not run. I don't dislike him but I disagree with a lot of his policies in regard to California, and I don't think that he's improved California on any level. 

 

Having said that I love the way he stood up to Trump and spoke truth to toxic power. Trump over reached with the Armed Forces, it was a historic mistake and I truly believe this man will go down in history as being a clown, a goon and a wannabe authoritarian dictator. 

 

Hopefully those authoritarian tendencies will be shut down quickly by the people, or by a Congress and Senate that can grow some cajones, or by his supporters who see democracy eroding before their eyes, and democracy can be saved. 

 

 

And Gavin Newson is not an authoritarian?