Newsom tells Democrats he’s as ‘ruthless’ as Trump in early 2028 pitch

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Sivak, D. (2026, October 19). Newsom tells Democrats he’s as ‘ruthless’ as Trump in early 2028 pitch. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/4770316/newsom-trump-ruthless-2028-new-hampshire/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-19 · by David Sivak

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Gavin Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, is making early moves toward the 2028 presidential election by positioning himself as an opponent of former President Donald Trump. Speaking in New Hampshire, a state that rejected Trump in all three elections he ran in while president, Newsom emphasized his confrontational approach with Trump during his tenure as governor and urged Democrats to be “ruthless” in opposing the Republican agenda.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is campaigning in New Hampshire ahead of the 2028 election, positioning himself as a fierce opponent of President Donald Trump and encouraging Democrats to be more "ruthless" against the president. Newsom emphasized California's role in combating Trump during his governorship, particularly highlighting the state's involvement in redistricting efforts that challenge Republican policies. This strategy aims to capitalize on growing anti-Trump sentiment among Democratic voters in key early voting states like New Hampshire, which has rejected Trump in previous elections.

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🔮 Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is betting a wave of anti-Trump backlash will carry him through the early voting states of 2028, framing his time as governor as a model for Democrats looking to counter the president.
2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Newsom tells Democrats he’s as ‘ruthless’ as Trump in early 2028 pitch
🔮 Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said the Justice Department’s investigation into his wife won’t make him any less likely to run for president in 2028, and suggested it might even harden his resolve.
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🔮 But nonpartisan election forecasters believe that edge has eroded as the political environment has worsened for Republicans, a finding supported by the sheer amount of spending in the district.
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🔮 Johnson will travel to 40 more districts between now and Election Day and has competitive races in four other states — Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa — on his itinerary for this week alone.
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🔮 Only one thing could put a damper on a good election night for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY): the arrival of Senate nominees who, if successful in November, have vowed to oppose him as Democratic leader.
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California Democrats MANCHESTER New Hampshire

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Newsom dropped near-constant reminders this weekend of how often he’s clashed with President Donald Trump as he hopped across New Hampshire, a state that rejected Trump three times, pitching California as ground zero for his second-term fights and encouraging Democrats to be more “ruthless” as he brought up its decision to join the redistricting wars.
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🔮 Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is betting a wave of anti-Trump backlash will carry him through the early voting states of 2028, framing his time as governor as a model for Democrats looking to counter the president.
2026-10-19 · Washington Examiner
Newsom tells Democrats he’s as ‘ruthless’ as Trump in early 2028 pitch · assertive framing

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is betting a wave of anti-Trump backlash will carry him through the early voting states of 2028, framing his time as governor as a model for Democrats looking to counter the president. asserted
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Newsom dropped near-constant reminders this weekend of how often he’s clashed with President Donald Trump as he hopped across New Hampshire, a state that rejected Trump three times, pitching California as ground zero for his second-term fights and encouraging Democrats to be more “ruthless” as he brought up its decision to join the redistricting wars. asserted
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