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Newsweek
an hour ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Gavin Newsom's Chances of Being 2028 Nominee Jump in Two Polls in One Week
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. California Governor Gavin Newsom's chances of winning the 2028 Democratic primary increased in a second poll following the Los Angeles protests over President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Newsweek reached out to Newsom's team for comment via email. Why It Matters Newsom has not formally said he's planning to run in the primary, which could draw other high profile names including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. But he is viewed as a potential candidate by Democrats. The governor has cast himself as a foil to President Donald Trump following his return to office, and has attracted national attention over his opposition to the president's policies. Newsom and Trump have sparred over the California protests after the president federalized National Guard troops, arguing local officials were not doing enough to quell demonstrations that at times grew violent, though most protesters were peaceful. Newsom, however, said Trump sending in the National Guard only escalated the situation and cast the move as an abuse of power. Newsom sued to block the federalization, though the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked another judge's order to return the troops to Newsom's control. Newsom has earned praise from some Democrats for taking on Trump. What to Know A McLaughlin poll released this week shows Newsom's support against other potential 2028 candidates doubling from May, though Harris and Buttigieg are still the candidates preferred by most Democrats. Eight percent said they would cast their ballot for Newsom, up from four percent in May. Harris had support from 30 percent of Democrats, while 10 percent said they planned to back Buttigieg. Newsom surpassed New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, both of whom received 7 percent in the latest poll. California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on March 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on March 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, poll surveyed 1,000 general election voters from June 10 to June 15, 2025. The poll likely says more about the mood of voters than Newsom's chances, Anne Danehy, senior associate dean and associate professor of the practice at Boston University's College of Communications, told Newsweek. Democratic voters, many of whom have been frustrated by their party's approach to Trump, may be responding to Newsom "taking an active stand against Trump," she said. "Voters always like candidates that take tough stands, take tough positions and are vocal about standing up for what they believe in. It's part of the appeal with Donald Trump, honestly. He says it as it is. He doesn't sugar coat things," she said. "What we saw with Newsom is that Newsom is doing the same thing. People feel like he is standing up in sharp juxtaposition to Trump." It's now the second public opinion survey to show Newsom's support surge. A Morning Consult poll released earlier this week showed that 11 percent of Democrats planned to back Newsom—compared to 5 percent in March. Harris and Buttigieg both saw their share of the vote decline from 36 percent to 34 percent and 10 percent to seven percent, respectively. That poll surveyed 1,000 Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents from June 13 to June 15, 2025. While Newsom's message may be resonating with Democratic voters, a challenge for him would be to show he is not a "California liberal" or "coastal elite," attacks that Republicans are likely to throw at him if he becomes the nominee, Danehy said. He needs to show voters how he has improved peoples' lives on a personal level to counter that narrative, she said. Protests began after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began conducting raids in Los Angeles earlier in June to fulfill Trump's promise of mass deportations. The raids are following legal directives from federal authorities, but critics have raised concerns about the treatment of migrants by federal authorities as well as the tactics used by immigration agents during the raids. Amid the protests, Trump deployed about 4,000 members of California's National Guard and the 700 U.S. Marines to assist in stopping violence, despite objections from Newsom and other local officials. What People Are Saying Newsom told The Wall Street Journal earlier in June: "I'm not thinking about running, but it's a path that I could see unfold." Lakshya Jain of Split Ticket wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on June 12: "This whole ridiculous and completely unnecessary situation in Los Angeles has been good for only one thing: Gavin Newsom's 2028 campaign." What Happens Next The Democratic primaries won't be held until 2028, so plenty could change between now and then. Candidates typically start announcing presidential bids after the midterms wrap up.
The Hill
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Live updates: Trump lauds appeals court ‘win' over Newsom in California National Guard case
President Trump celebrated an appeals court ruling that affirmed his control over the California National Guard, which he ordered deployed amid unrest in Los Angeles. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) had sued over the action. 'BIG WIN in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the President's core power to call in the National Guard!' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'This is a Great Decision for our Country, and we will continue to protect and defend Law abiding Americans.' The three-judge Ninth Circuit panel unanimously ruled the Trump administration had presented enough evidence to show it had a defensible rationale for doing so and that Newsom had no power to veto the president's order. Newsom, in a post on X, said, 'The fight doesn't end here.' Trump, meanwhile, is weighing his options on the U.S. role in Israel's battle against Iran. He'll meet with his national security team daily this weekend amid the two-week decision window he laid out on Thursday. As the Senate tries to get Trump's major policy legislation passed, it was hit with a parliamentarian ruling on Friday morning, saying some parts of the 'big, beautiful bill' run afoul of the Byrd Rule and must be taken out of the package to allow it to pass with a simple majority vote. Also Friday, the Supreme Court will issue opinions at 10 a.m. Friday, as it winds down its term. Get up-to-date: Follow along here for the latest on these stories and more.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's Late-Night Tirade After ‘Big' Appeals Court Verdict
President Donald Trump embarked on a scathing rant against California Governor Gavin Newsom after scoring a 'big win' surrounding the L.A. protests. A California appeals court ruled Thursday that Trump can continue to control California's National Guard in a blow to Newsom's attempt to reassert authority over his own state. The three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the president's argument he lawfully exercised his authority in taking control of the guard. It added the president showed enough evidence to justify such an argument. 'We emphasize, however, that our decision addresses only the facts before us,' the ruling states. 'And although we hold that the President likely has authority to federalize the National Guard, nothing in our decision addresses the nature of the activities in which the federalized National Guard may engage.' The ruling is not permanent, but extends a pause on a June 12 ruling in favor of Newsom as the battle makes it way through the courts. Trump took control of the state's National Guard last week amid anti-ICE protests, arguing that they were needed in order to support ICE agents and quell protests. Newsom filed a lawsuit in response, with a District Court judge agreeing that Trump was using the National Guard illegally in Los Angeles and ruling that he had to return control over to Newsom—a finding which that was paused hours later and subsequently extended on Thursday. The appeals court, consisting of two Trump appointees and one Biden appointee, unanimously ruled that Trump had a 'considerable' basis to call up the National Guard, making him the first president in 60 years to activate a state's National Guard against the wishes of its governor. In a late-night tirade to Truth Social following the ruling, Trump gloated, 'BIG WIN in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the President's core power to call in the National Guard!' He continued, taking aim at Newsom, 'The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin, because all over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them should State and Local Police be unable, for whatever reason, to get the job done.' He finished, 'This is a Great Decision for our Country, and we will continue to protect and defend Law abiding Americans. Congratulations to the Ninth Circuit, America is proud of you tonight!' Newsom, meanwhile, responded to the ruling on X, posting that he planned to continue the fight. 'Donald Trump is not a king and not above the law. Tonight, the court rightly rejected Trump's claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court.' He continued, 'We will not let this authoritarian use of military soldiers against citizens go unchecked.' Despite ruling in Trump's favor, the court rejected his assertion that the courts had 'no role' in reviewing his decision to federalize the National Guard. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, the judge respinsible for the June 12 decision, is expected to hold a hearing Friday on a decision about issuing an indefinite injunction on the issue.
The Hill
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump touts ruling on National Guard in LA
President Trump touted a 'big win' Friday morning in his fight with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over control of the state's National Guard, which Trump federalized earlier this month in response to protests against his immigration raids. A federal appeals court ruled late Thursday the president could retain control of the state's National Guard for the time being. 'BIG WIN in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the President's core power to call in the National Guard,' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. 'The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin, because all over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them should State and Local Police be unable, for whatever reason, to get the job done,' he added. Newsom argued Trump's decision to federalize soldiers without consulting him was illegal and asked the courts for an emergency order to block the move. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee, initially ruled in California's favor, but the emergency injunction was overturned by the Ninth Circuit on June 13. The three-judge panel unanimously extended its pause in an unsigned, 38-page decision released Thursday night. 'We emphasize, however, that our decision addresses only the facts before us. And although we hold that the President likely has authority to federalize the National Guard, nothing in our decision addresses the nature of the activities in which the federalized National Guard may engage,' the appeals panel wrote. The panel said it disagreed with the administration that Trump's decision isn't reviewable by the courts, but the judges acknowledged they must be 'highly deferential.' 'Affording the President that deference, we conclude that it is likely that the President lawfully exercised his statutory authority,' the opinion reads. Responding to the Thursday night ruling, Newsom said 'This fight doesn't end here' in a post on X. 'The court rightly rejected Trump's claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court. The President is not a king and is not above the law,' he wrote. 'We will press forward with our challenge to President Trump's authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens,' he added. Though the 9th Circuit's decision marks a victory for Trump in the legal battle, it may be short-lived. Breyer is set to hold a hearing Friday on whether to issue an indefinite injunction. Breyer, in his initial ruling, ruled the Guard deployment was illegal and both violated the Tenth Amendment, which defines power between federal and state governments, and exceeded Trump's statutory authority. 'The protests in Los Angeles fall far short of 'rebellion,'' he wrote. 'Individuals' right to protest the government is one of the fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment, and just because some stray bad actors go too far does not wipe out that right for everyone.' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) said the president was using soldiers as 'props' in a city where they are not needed. 'We need to remember who makes up the National Guard and the Marines — young men and women, pulled from their homes, families, and education, to do NOTHING,' she wrote in a Friday post on X.
Chicago Tribune
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Appeals court lets President Donald Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — An appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles following protests over immigration raids. The decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally when he activated the soldiers over opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The deployment was the first by a president of a state National Guard without the governor's permission since 1965. In its decision, a three-judge panel on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously concluded it was likely Trump lawfully exercised his authority in federalizing control of the guard. It said that while presidents don't have unfettered power to seize control of a state's guard, the Trump administration had presented enough evidence to show it had a defensible rationale for doing so, citing violent acts by protesters. 'The undisputed facts demonstrate that before the deployment of the National Guard, protesters 'pinned down' several federal officers and threw 'concrete chunks, bottles of liquid, and other objects' at the officers. Protesters also damaged federal buildings and caused the closure of at least one federal building. And a federal van was attacked by protesters who smashed in the van's windows,' the court wrote. 'The federal government's interest in preventing incidents like these is significant.' It also found that even if the federal government failed to notify the governor of California before federalizing the National Guard as required by law, Newsom had no power to veto the president's order. Trump celebrated the decision on his Truth Social platform, calling it a 'BIG WIN.' He wrote that 'all over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them should State and Local Police be unable, for whatever reason, to get the job done.' Newsom issued a statement that expressed disappointment that the court is allowing Trump to retain control of the Guard. But he also welcomed one aspect of the decision. 'The court rightly rejected Trump's claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court,' Newsom said. 'The President is not a king and is not above the law. We will press forward with our challenge to President Trump's authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens.' The court case could have wider implications on the president's power to deploy soldiers within the United States after Trump directed immigration officials to prioritize deportations from other Democratic-run cities. Trump, a Republican, argued that the troops were necessary to restore order. Newsom, a Democrat, said the move inflamed tensions, usurped local authority and wasted resources. The protests have since appeared to be winding down. Two judges on the appeals panel were appointed by Trump during his first term. During oral arguments Tuesday, all three judges suggested that presidents have wide latitude under the federal law at issue and that courts should be reluctant to step in. The case started when Newsom sued to block Trump's command, and he won an early victory from U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco. Breyer found that Trump had overstepped his legal authority, which he said only allows presidents can take control during times of 'rebellion or danger of a rebellion.' 'The protests in Los Angeles fall far short of 'rebellion,'' wrote Breyer, who was appointed by former President Bill Clinton and is brother to retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. The Trump administration, though, argued that courts can't second guess the president's decisions and quickly secured a temporary halt from the appeals court. The ruling means control of the California National Guard will stay in federal hands as the lawsuit continues to unfold.
