Newsom Predicts Midterm Elections Will Lead to a “Blue Tsunami”
California Governor Gavin Newsom shared his thoughts with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel about the upcoming midterm elections, suggesting it could lead to a significant shift in political power, effectively concluding the Trump presidency “as we know it.”
During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Newsom stated, “Donald Trump has a sell-by date in six days when his presidency ends as we know it.” He confidently predicted a “blue tsunami,” emphasizing that the signs are clear. “I’m not asserting something that’s not in evidence. You’re seeing all the early voting. It’s off the chart. The energy’s off the chart. People understand what’s at stake. It’s all on the line. Our founding fathers lived and died for this moment.”
As for the Senate, Newsom noted it remains an uncertain factor. “It’s a legitimate open question about the Senate. But the House of Representatives is a fait accompli,” he explained, adding, “Finally, we’ll reinstate a co-equal branch of government, not a supine Congress like we know it today.”
When Kimmel voiced concerns regarding how the administration might cope with the midterm results, Newsom urged citizens to participate in large numbers. He stressed the importance of voting, stating, “We see what he’s doing on a daily basis to literally suppress the vote, to set the conditions where he will then express doubt in the electoral outcome. The only way to defeat that is with margin. If we have a big enough margin in these races, he cannot contest those races.”
Newsom also reflected on his changing relationship with Trump, indicating a noticeable shift during the latter’s second term. “In Trump 1.0, I probably talked to him every single week. The last call I had with him was almost 20 minutes, and it was just this stream of consciousness,” he recalled. “He was debating with me about not film tax credits, but how we should have tariffs for films around the globe. [He is] completely incurious. Not one question, no curiosity.”
He concluded with a sense of urgency, saying, “This is different. He’s not screwing around. There’s a ruthlessness of Donald Trump. So, again, with love and respect to my party, the Democratic Party, for things to change, we need to change. We’ve got to be more ruthless ourselves.”
