California Gov. Gavin Newsom had an embarrassing rally on Thursday to promote his push for redistricting in his state to help the Democrats.
In addition to not having many people at the rally, Newsom was also upstaged by the Border Patrol making arrests nearby. He flipped out, assuming it was meant as a message to him. He was also upset that someone sent him a “Trump 2028” hat, which he claimed was evidence that President Donald Trump was going to run again. It was a festival of Trump Derangement Syndrome on display.
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However, Newsom may be in even worse trouble because more Republicans are coming off the bench to fight against his move, including a big name – former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold had a strong message to convey. “I’m getting ready for the gerrymandering battle,” he declared.
Warning: image contains coarse language
I’m getting ready for the gerrymandering battle. pic.twitter.com/Lbgr1bnGw8
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) August 15, 2025
On his t-shirt, it said, “F**k the politicians, terminate gerrymandering.”
Former NBC host Chuck Todd’s reaction was similar to many – that if Arnold battled Gavin, it will not end well for Newsom.
Not a great outcome for Dems if this ends up a proxy fight between Gavin and Arnold. https://t.co/gfbe7SOOUj
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) August 15, 2025
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) recalled that Arnold said “he’d be back.”
He said he’d be back. https://t.co/A5oMevCIBe
— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) August 15, 2025
Indeed, he did.
Arnold was involved in setting up the independent commission that Newsom wants go around to change the maps. And it’s not just Arnold – former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is very involved with fundraising and the media battle against the Newsom effort.
Alongside former state Republican Party chair Jessica Millan Patterson and operative Tom Ross, McCarthy said he’s planning to raise more than $100 million for the opposition campaign. That will be in addition to a reported $30 million pledge from Charles Munger Jr., a champion for the state’s independent redistricting commission.
Hopefully, money and effort translate to success. If Newsom thought it was going to be a walk to get what he wanted, it sounds like he may have been mistaken. Not to mention that if his move is supposed to be in reaction to redistricting in Texas, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said he has even more seats that could be added, if California wants to start this game. Newsom may make the Democrats’ situation worse.
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Newsom reportedly wants to run in 2028. He’s trying to get national attention with such a battle, but he may lose this battle in his state. That wouldn’t look good for a presidential run.
He may find himself defeated by his games.
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