Why Newsom thinks California will send a ‘powerful message’ to Trump on Election Day

Governor Gavin Newsom believes California will send a significant message to President Donald Trump and the Republican party on Election Day by voting on Proposition 50. This statewide referendum, if approved, would empower state officials to redraw the congressional map, potentially creating up to five new districts that heavily favor Democrats and could shift the balance of power in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. Newsom stated that Texas legislators, at Trump's direction, recently created five districts designed to favor Republicans, demonstrating their aggressive approach to redistricting. He views Proposition 50 as a crucial Democratic response, allowing them to fight back ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Newsom emphasized that Republicans did not anticipate California's proactive stance, expecting instead a passive reaction. He asserts that by voting in record numbers, Californians will send a powerful message not just to their state but across the nation. Polls indicate that a majority of Californians favor Proposition 50, with support ranging from 56% to 60% among likely voters according to various surveys. Newsom expressed deep confidence in the measure's passage if the c... download the app to read more