California Democrats' ability to do so may hinge on the outcome of a ballot measure Newsom announced last week that would allow a new map drafted by legislators to temporarily replace the boundaries drawn up by the state's independent redistricting committee following the 2020 census.

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.

A new 2028 presidential poll found Gavin Newsom is the top choice of 25% of California's Democratic voters, followed by Kamala Harris at 19%.