Skelton: Yes, Newsom suing Trump over tariffs was political. It was also necessary.

Give Gov. Gavin Newsom credit.

You can call it grandstanding and opportunistic, but suing President Donald Trump over tariffs was smart, bold and much needed.

Sure, it was political.

Newsom adroitly leaped ahead of other potential 2028 presidential contenders by taking aim through the court system at Trump’s allegedly illegal actions on tariffs.
Someone needed to seek a judicial ruling on whether the president can raise tariffs himself without congressional approval.

Republican congressional leaders ...