California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent address amidst civil disorder in Los Angeles was not just a local message but a national clarion call. He articulated his fears regarding the erosion of democracy under President Trump and advocated for collective resistance among Americans. This event could signify a pivotal moment for both Newsom and the Democratic Party, as it also hinted at his potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election while responding to growing anti-Trump sentiments.
Democracy is under assault right before our eyes, Mr. Newsom said. The moment we've feared has arrived. The next presidential election is more than three years away.
To Democrats looking for direction and leadership, Mr. Newsom used one of the highest profile moments of his political career to lay out the threat he argued President Trump posed to the nation.
But by the time Mr. Newsom was finished, it was clear the governor was speaking not only to his state but to his country, and his beleaguered party.
It was hard to watch the speech, delivered as anti-Trump protests spread from Los Angeles to other cities, and not wonder if the 2028 campaign had already begun.
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