We talk about window treatments, presidential politics, and both natural and man-made tragedies today.
It’s time for Gavin Newsom to begin measuring the drapes in the White House.
What?
President of the United States, you know. Something environmentally friendly, like hemp that has been repurposed, comes to mind.
Hold on, what?
Did you watch the governor’s recent nationally televised speech? The one concerning democracy at a turning point.
Yes, I did.
The governor highlighted some significant points in his excellent speech, including President Trump’s careless management of California’s National Guard, his administration’s discriminatory immigration raids, and the needless deployment of Marines to Los Angeles. (From Montezuma’s corridors to Venice Beach’s sands.)
Newsom’s wrath and disdain were well-founded. In keeping with his fiery style, Trump transformed a mediocre protest that local law enforcement was unable to manage into yet another attack on our already-torn Constitution.
To borrow one of his favorite expressions, Newsom’s speech definitely hit the mark.
Well, I’ll give you that. In contrast to many extracurricular activities that were intended to improve his chances of winning the presidency, Newsom was addressing a domestic crisis that was being manufactured by Trump. At that time, gubernatorial leadership was required.
Exactly the kind of leadership that dejected Democrats require.
Thus, it has been stated.
It wouldn’t be surprising if Newsom led the anti-Trump movement all the way to the White House!
That’s actually a greater leap than the distance to cross the Grand Canyon.
The National Guard troops that President Trump sent to Los Angeles are a direct result of his political strategy. By diverting attention and deflecting, it may benefit him, but it abdicates his presidential duties.
There is no denying that Democrats nationwide praised Newsom’s remarks. There is a great need for someone in a position of authority to express their raging, exploding anger at Trump and his numerous abuses. Newsom did an excellent job of expressing those feelings and outlining the risks associated with an unwise president.
Let’s avoid going too far, though.
Democrats who want to oppose Trump and represent the so-called resistance are plentiful. There are plenty of Democrats considering running for president in 2028. Candidates won’t have to carry around all of Newsom’s political burdens.
Like?
widespread homelessness. The budget deficit is increasing.extreme disparity in income.
Additionally, many social programs that many Californians view as beneficial and inclusive are, to put it simply, viewed as so by others across the nation. Do not misunderstand. I have a deep and abiding passion for California. However, both Democrats and Republicans would be more than eager to drag Newsom’s neck with our many ingrained issues and cultural quirks.
Therefore, let’s avoid becoming overly engrossed in the moment. One well-received speech hasn’t altered the foundations of the 2028 presidential contest. Democrats’ decision to pass the party’s fortunes over to another contender who was born in the liberal stew of San Francisco politics and ran on a platform of “kooky California” is still difficult to comprehend.
There have been more bizarre incidents.
It’s true.
Nevertheless, 2028 is still a long way off in terms of politics and news cycles. The midterm elections in November 2026 will be the first opportunity for voters to express their opinions on Trump and his policies. The outcome will significantly influence the dynamics in 2028.
At least Newsom has performed admirably on social media. It’s amazing to see how he trotted Trump!
In any case.
Has anyone recently looked at Shohei Ohtani’s papers? Or those of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Kim Hye-seong, or Teoscar Hernndez? The donuts, what about them?
Are you not impressed?
I believe it’s preferable to let the experts handle the snark.
But I do feel a little sorry for the governor. Dealing with someone as resentful and immoral as the nation’s ax-grinder-in-chief is difficult.
Take the disaster relief funds that Southern California, which has been decimated by fire, is relying on. It shouldn’t be politically motivated or a part of a red-versus-blue-state conflict to assist the area in its hour of need. That kind of federal assistance has never been in the past.
But we’re dealing with Trump here.
In the days and weeks after the January firestorm, Newsom made an effort to make amends, to his credit. He reportedly had a cordial meeting with Trump in the Oval Office, despite the president’s provocations. They appeared to have a nice working connection.
In comparison to other Democrats considering a 2028 run, Governor Newsom’s standing is weakened by a mediocre California poll. In states with early voting, opinions on him are divided.
But aside from his petty and self-centered behavior, hardly much endures with the transactional Trump. Trump responded, “Yeah, maybe,” when asked last week if his recent arguments with Newsom will affect the distribution of wildfire funds.
He threw out more gobbledygook about raking trees, called Newsom incompetent, and then gave a soliloquy about the nature of interpersonal interactions. “If you’re on top, it’s harder for that person to get money when you don’t like or respect them,” Trump stated.
Oh, I see.
As Newsom rightly pointed out in a response on X, the President shouldn’t have to suck up to him in order to act in the best interests of the American people.
That’s hard to argue with.
But here we are.
Marines and members of the National Guard occupy the second-most populous city in the country. Thousands of people who have been displaced by disasters and whose lives have been destroyed by fire are held captive by a petty president who never considers the bigger picture and always prioritizes his own sentiments.
It is impossible to wait for the midterm elections.
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