The California governor has poked fun at the president's social media posts in recent weeks, having his press office copy Trump's use of all capital letters in their posts and giving Republicans and right wing figures denigrating nicknames.

Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on as Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Fransisco, delivers remarks during a news conference on redistricting at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Sacramento on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. California legislative leaders met with Texas Democratic lawmakers about Republican plans to redistrict. DANIEL HEUER [email protected]

The California governor’s press office is mimicking President Trump’s distinctive Truth Social style on X. Liberals love it. The White House says it’s “just getting weird at this point.”

Democratic Governors Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul of California and New York, respectively, issued brief warnings to Texas after the Republican-led state legislature voted Wednesday evening to advance a controversial congressional redistricting plan.

Conservative opponents dominated the public comment at legislative hearings on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting plan, though most were at the Capitol for an unrelated rally.

Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.

For decades, the state has raced to end its reliance on fossil fuels. But now its last two refineries are closing, forcing a policy about face.