California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) expected to visit Fresno County will announce new efforts Thursday to boost the state's economy after Republicans chipped away at Democratic support in California counties over the past election cycle.
Earlier this month, Trump won Fresno County by about 4.5 percentage points, with exit polls showing inflation and immigration as the top issues for voters.
“A lot of people feel like they've lost their identity, they've lost their future,” Newsom said. new york timesfirst reported travel to Fresno, Kern and Colusa counties.
“Message received.”
Newsom has been very vocal about his concerns about the second Trump administration.
“This is not the outcome we wanted, but our fight for freedom and opportunity continues,” Newsom wrote. Statement on Social Platform X After the results are announced.
“California will seek to work with the next president, but to be clear, we will work with states across the country to uphold the Constitution and uphold the rule of law.” added.
Since then, Newsom has flown to Washington to meet with California lawmakers and push for legislation that would provide federal funding for the state's measures.
In response to Vice President Harris' failure to run for president, Newsom said Democrats need to change the tone of their messaging to reconnect with working-class Americans.
“People are being left behind, communities are being left behind,” the governor told the Times. “If we do not heed the call to address economic issues, our party will go down in history.”
