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.

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

CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten said that California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s name has been searched more than “ever before” since the governor has feuded with President Donald Trump over the immigration protests across Los Angeles.

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

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has clashed with several GOP officials over the hostile LA protests from Vice President JD Vance to U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.

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