California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew criticism even from Democrats for musing about gerrymandering congressional and legislative districts.

Newsom laughed and responded, “You’re hitting me right there man, the California exodus. By the way, complete bulls—t. Now, the last two years, we’ve seen significant growth in California’s population. So it’s reversed, and record-breaking tourism.”

Newsom has defended the proposal as a break-the-emergency-glass maneuver to preserve what he has cast as America’s besieged democracy, arguing Democrats have to become more aggressive and creative to have a shot at blocking Trump’s agenda.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President JD Vance traded quips over the Trump administration's mass deportation policies after the vice president's vacation to Disneyland.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters the state must stay vigilant as immigration raids have unfolded in recent weeks.

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) said on Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) would be a “great” presidential candidate for the Democratic Party in 2028. Earlier on the panel, Lieu told

Fox News @ Night’ panelists Elizabeth Pipko and Jessica Millan Patterson discuss President Donald Trump’s policy wins and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s online clash with Vice President JD Vance.