Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Trump Criticizes Newsom's Potential Presidential Bid
President Donald Trump was surprised to hear that California Governor Gavin Newsom might run for president.
Trump doesn't like how Newsom is leading California and thinks Newsom is not doing a good job.
He said that people love the idea of California but don't like what's happening there.
Trump also mentioned that he used to get along with Newsom, but now their relationship is bad.
He criticized a big train project in California, calling it a 'train to nowhere.'
Trump thinks Newsom's time as governor will make it hard for him to run for president.
Donald Trump expressed surprise that California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering a presidential run.
Trump criticized Newsom's leadership, calling him 'incompetent' and accusing him of taking California 'radical left.'
Trump mentioned that his relationship with Newsom has deteriorated from friendly to 'hopeless.'
Newsom has 24% support among Democrats for a potential presidential bid.
Trump criticized California's high-speed rail project, referring to it as a 'train to nowhere.'
- Who
- Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom
- What
- Trump criticizes Newsom's potential presidential bid and governance
- When
- During an interview with The California Post on Friday
- Where
- Oval Office, White House
- Why
- Trump believes Newsom's record in California will haunt him
- Donald Trump
- US President
- Gavin Newsom
- Governor of California
- Newsom's Presidential Support
- 24% among Democrats
- Trump's Opinion on Newsom
- Incompetent, Radical Left
- Trump's Relationship with Newsom
- From Friendly to Hopeless
- California High-Speed Rail Project
- Criticized as 'Train to Nowhere'