After eight years as lieutenant-governor, in 2018 he was elected to California’s top job. He breezed past a recall effort in 2021 (which tried to capitalise on Mr Newsom’s visit to the French Laundry, a posh restaurant in Napa Valley, during covid lockdowns) and won re-election in 2022.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have both opposed deployment of the National Guard and Marines to the city.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an “embarrassing" televised address that experienced several technology meltdowns leaving his speech without sound.

California Governor Gavin Newsom didn't mince words when he shared sharp opinions on the military parade that falls on Donald Trump's birthday.

Attorney General Bondi criticizes Governor Newsom's handling of anti-ICE riots, promising federal charges for looters after Newsom claimed Trump's troop deployment inflamed tensions.

As California's Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to fight Donald Trump's ICE raids and military occupation, Bill Maher sees presidential material.

CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten said that California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s name has been searched more than “ever before” since the governor has feuded with President Donald Trump over the immigration protests across Los Angeles.