Over the years, Trump has threatened to intercede in the state’s long-running homeless crisis, vowed to withhold federal wildfire aid as political leverage in a dispute over water rights, called on police to shoot people robbing stores and warned residents “your children are in danger” because of illegal immigration.

In the growing feud between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump, here's who is coming out on top.

The governor's press office has been in overdrive, posting memes mocking critics and comparing Trump to a Star Wars villain.

California’s Governor, already considered a 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has embraced the role of Trump adversary.

The California governor has leaned into opposing Trump’s actions in Los Angeles. The politics are tricky for potential 2028 presidential candidates.

I think we’re just really frustrated that he didn’t make the effort to come here,” said a 17-year-old high school student.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has clashed with several GOP officials over the hostile LA protests from Vice President JD Vance to U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.

The conservative CNN pundit wasn't impressed with the California governor's dramatic words amid the LA protests.