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US President Donald Trump Trump Blames 'Grossly Incompetent' Newsom for Hollywood Decline While Defending Movie Tariffs Washington, D.C. — May 6, 2025 In a striking rebuke from the Oval Office, former President Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for what he called the "collapse" of Hollywood’s film industry, describing Newsom as “grossly incompetent” while defending his proposal for tariffs targeting foreign-made movies. During a press briefing, Trump said that the U.S. film industry has been “decimated” by both international competition and domestic mismanagement, singling out Newsom as a key contributor to the decline of California’s once-thriving movie business. “The governor is a grossly incompetent man,” Trump said. “He’s just allowed it [the film industry] to be taken away... Hollywood doesn’t do very much of that business anymore. They have the nice sign and everything’s good, but they don’t do very much.” Trump’s comments come amid mounting...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: What to Know About Gavin Newsom’s Bold New Podcast – “This is Gavin Newsom” April 11, 2025 | By NewsDesk California Governor Gavin Newsom is entering the podcasting world with a bold and unexpected twist. Titled “This is Gavin Newsom,” the new weekly podcast aims to break political echo chambers by welcoming voices from across the ideological spectrum—including some of his sharpest critics. With a promise to foster open dialogue, debate without dehumanization , and tackle the hardest questions of the day, Newsom’s podcast is already stirring attention among political enthusiasts nationwide. 🔊 What Is "This is Gavin Newsom" About? In his own words: “It’s time to have honest discussions with people that agree AND disagree with us. It’s time to answer hard questions, be open to criticism, and debate without demeaning or dehumanizing one another.” Each week, Newsom invites guests from across the politi...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr JUST IN: Gavin Newsom Announces California Lawsuit Against Trump Over Tariffs SACRAMENTO, CA – April 15, 2025 — California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state of California is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to its newly imposed tariffs. In a video message posted to social media, Newsom slammed the tariffs as “the largest tax increase in modern American history,” arguing they would devastate California's economy and manufacturing sector. “Today I announced a lawsuit on behalf of the state of California suing the Trump administration,” Newsom said. “California is the largest manufacturing state in our union and one of the largest trading partners around the globe. No state will be impacted more than California by this unilateral move.” The lawsuit challenges what Newsom describes as the Trump administration's overreach of executive authority in enacting sweeping trade ...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr BREAKING: Newsom Tells Global Trading Partners – "California Looking for New Opportunities" Amid Trump Tariffs SACRAMENTO, CA — In a bold move to reassure global trading partners, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Golden State is actively seeking new trade opportunities in response to President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff policies . Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Newsom made it clear that Trump’s tariffs "do not represent all Americans" , signaling California’s intent to maintain strong international trade relationships despite rising protectionist rhetoric at the federal level. “On behalf of 40 million Americans living in the great state of California—the tentpole of the U.S. economy, contributing 14% to the national GDP and ranking as the fifth-largest economy in the world —I want to make it absolutely clear: California remains a stable, reliable global partner ,” sai...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Governor Gavin Newsom Celebrates César Chávez Day, Calls for Continued Worker Rights Protections Sacramento, CA – March 31, 2025 – California Governor Gavin Newsom marked César Chávez Day with a powerful message honoring the labor leader’s legacy and calling for continued efforts to protect the rights of workers across the state. Honoring a Champion for Workers’ Rights César Chávez, alongside Dolores Huerta , fought tirelessly for the dignity and rights of farmworkers. His historic 300-mile march from Delano to Sacramento in 1966 helped expose the exploitation of laborers and ignited one of the most impactful boycotts in American history. “Chávez’s leadership rallied the nation and inspired generations to demand fairness and dignity for all workers,” said Governor Newsom . California’s Commitment to Protecting Workers Governor Newsom emphasized that California’s labor laws protect all workers , regardless of t...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr CA Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a groundbreaking development for Californians: the option to add their driver’s licenses or state IDs to Apple Wallet on iPhones and Apple Watches. This innovative feature aims to modernize how residents use and present their identification in select locations. Here are the top 10 things you need to know about this new capability. 1. Apple Wallet Now Stores Driver’s Licenses and State IDs Californians can now securely store their driver’s licenses or state IDs in Apple Wallet, making it more convenient to present identification using their iPhone or Apple Watch. This feature is part of California’s mobile driver’s license ( mDL ) pilot program. 2. Governor Newsom’s Vision for Digital Services Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized that this integration is part of California’s goal to better serve residents in the digital age. “With this new integration, we’re working to better serve the p...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr New York City —Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom will sit down for a fireside chat at the Clinton Global Initiative 2022 Meeting focused on accelerating climate action. The conversation will be moderated by Jacqueline Novogratz, founder, and CEO of Acumen, a global nonprofit investing in social enterprises around the world. This meeting will focus on climate change, inclusive economic growth, and health equity. The Clinton Global Initiative was established in 2005 by former US President Bill Clinton. He is bringing together global leaders to act on climate change, health equity, economic growth, the global refugee crisis, and women’s rights. This event is taking place in New York. WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, around 11:30 a.m. PDT. Expected Venue: New York Hilton Midtown Where does Gavin Newsom live today? The live stream will be provided by the  @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor's F...