‘I Want to Win’: Inside Gavin Newsom’s Plan for Taking On Trump

The article discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom's strategy for challenging President Trump. Newsom has taken an aggressive approach, using various platforms to criticize the president's policies and actions. He has launched a podcast, supported a ballot measure to increase taxes on the wealthy, and used his social media presence to engage in a war of words with Trump. Newsom sees this as an opportunity to position himself as a leader of the Democratic opposition to Trump, leveraging California's size and influence to amplify his message. He believes that by taking the fight directly to the president, he can galvanize support and energize the Democratic base. The article suggests that Newsom's approach is driven by his ambition and desire to raise his national profile. While some view his tactics as divisive, Newsom is convinced that his strategy will pay off, both for himself and for the Democratic party in the upcoming election.