Newsom says Trump presidency ‘as we know it’ ends in November

California Governor Gavin Newsom foresees a pivotal November for Democrats, predicting a House takeover and the end of Donald Trump's presidency as it is currently known. Speaking to AFP and other outlets, Newsom, a frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination, emphasized that a Democratic victory would mark a new era. While he didn't elaborate on the specifics, he suggested a Democratic win could curb Trump's expansive agenda, though the president's power remains significant.

Newsom underscored the centrality of climate change in politics, arguing it's a matter of economic power and statecraft, not just environmental issues. He pointed to California's success as a climate leader, boasting a GDP that has grown 40% since 2019 and running on 100% clean energy for over 90% of days this year. Newsom criticized Trump's efforts to reverse California's green rules, calling Trump's agenda "doubling down on stupid" and a threat to America's future.

Among potential Democratic contenders, Newsom praised Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, asserting her electability and dismissing notions that certain demographics are unfit for the presidency.