California Governor Gavin Newsom, who already hosted a podcast, has now created a new platform for his thoughts. On Tuesday, he introduced his site at a well-known independent journalist venue, aiming to “break through the noise.” Newsom emphasized the need to tackle misinformation and challenges posed by right-wing disinformation efforts.
In his words, “There are so many mistakes and misinformation out there. There’s a lot of noise. I think you know that. The real issue is how to engage in meaningful conversations amid all this chaos. That’s why I’m launching it on Substack. Join me to keep that conversation going at this critical moment in our history.”
Governor Newsom has started sharing content on this platform, including an opinion piece titled “Trump is trying to destroy our democracy.” He also had a discussion with Democrat strategist Aaron Parnas, expressing that embracing new media like Substack is essential for the future of democratic tactics and outreach, arguing that his party needs to be more assertive with its messaging.
Earlier, in March, Newsom released a podcast titled “This Is Gavin Newsom,” where he engaged not only with liberal allies but also with figures supportive of Trump, such as Charlie Kirk and Newt Gingrich. Although he is positioning himself as a potential candidate for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, his recent comments have drawn attention, especially as California has become a focal point for discussions on illegal immigration under Trump’s administration.
Newsom criticized Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles to control anti-ICE protests. He remarked, “These are trained soldiers, meant for foreign conflict, not for domestic policing. We respect their service, but we certainly don’t want them patrolling our own streets.”
Additionally, Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have initiated a lawsuit against Trump for allegedly overstepping his authority by deploying the National Guard to manage unrest. Recently, a federal judge supported California’s claim, instructing Trump to hand back control of the National Guard to Newsom.
The judge’s ruling stated, “The defendant is temporarily barred from deploying the California State Guard in Los Angeles.” This decision emphasized the need for California to have control over its own National Guard troops.
In response, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly criticized the ruling, characterizing it as an abuse of power that jeopardizes federal employees. She confirmed that the Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, and the federal court of appeals will evaluate the matter soon—specifically whether Trump can utilize the National Guard for immigration enforcement and to manage the protests.
