The missive was part of Newsom's response to a Trump-backed redistricting plan in Texas that could give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress. Newsom announced he would pursue a special election to redraw California's own congressional maps — an effort to offset potential GOP gains.

Braun—who Trump relegated to the kids’ table during his star-studded inauguration—has yet to make a decision on the matter, but his counterpart in Texas, Greg Abbott, is all in on the plan, with a special redistricting session planned for this week that could net the GOP five more House seats.

Gavin Newsom knows the popular image of him is of a smooth talker with slicked-back hair, the wealthy liberal who co-owns a vineyard.

The ‘Fox News @ Night’ panel discusses the Trump-Putin summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social media posts and more.

A new poll showed widespread support for the state's independent redistricting commission, which could temporarily take a back seat.

Border Patrol agents conducted arrests outside of a press conference in which California Governor Gavin Newsom announced 2026 redistricting efforts.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is hoping that by stealing five House seats from Republicans in 2026, he can rally Democrats to his presidential campaign in 2028.

"This is a guy who lays claim to want to get a Nobel Prize, sitting there and bending his knee to Mr. Putin," Newsom told a fired-up crowd.

Trump’s phone call with Newsom about the Los Angeles protests in June has been under scrutiny for months. In a recent interview with MeidasTouch, Newsom revealed that during the call, Trump discussed his “Newscum” nickname for the governor, his MAGA merchandise and his debate with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.