Newsom's stock rises after clash with Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is seeing his name rise toward the top of potential 2028 contenders following his fight with President Trump over the unrest in Los Angeles.

In the wake of immigration protests that roiled the city and prompted Trump to send in the National Guard without Newsom’s approval, the governor has framed himself as the face of resistance to Trump’s second-term moves, energizing Democrats and upping his 2028 primary chances in a recent Morning Consult poll. 

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