Manchester, NH — California Gov. Gavin Newsom used a weekend swing through New Hampshire to sharpen his anti-Trump message and position his record as a possible model for Democrats looking toward 2028.
Newsom repeatedly highlighted his clashes with President Donald Trump while campaigning for Democratic candidates ahead of the midterms. At one stop, he argued that Democrats need to become “a little more ruthless,” saying Republicans and Trump have shown a willingness to fight aggressively over issues such as redistricting.
The trip was officially focused on boosting Democratic turnout, but it also gave Newsom valuable exposure in a state that remains important in presidential politics.
Newsom portrayed California as a testing ground for resistance to Trump, citing disputes over National Guard deployments, voting rules and federal investigations involving his family. He said Democrats need to respond more forcefully to what he described as Trump’s attacks on democratic institutions.
He also leaned into economic populism, calling for Democrats to address concentrated wealth and power while pointing to California policies on paid family leave, wages and other social programs.
Newsom has not formally launched a presidential campaign. He remains one of several nationally prominent Democrats being discussed as possible 2028 contenders, alongside figures such as Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg.
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