Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) warned that President Donald Trump could face a major political setback in the November midterm elections, urging voters to turn out and potentially reshape the balance of power in Washington.
Newsom Warns Trump of Midterm Defeat
On Sunday, in a post on X, Newsom suggested Trump was anticipating an electoral defeat, arguing that the November vote could mark a turning point for his presidency.
“Donald Trump knows he’s going to lose in November,” he wrote.
He added, “His presidency as we know it will end on Tuesday if we do our job and VOTE.”
In a separate post on X, Newsom accused Trump of corruption, calling his presidency a “corruption story” and urging accountability.
He cited Trump’s cryptocurrency dealings, meme coin profits, a Qatari jet and alleged links between business interests and tariff changes involving Vietnam and Switzerland.
“I’m talking about grift and corruption, the likes of which we have never seen in the history of this country,” Newsom said, urging voters to turn out in November and help restore congressional oversight.
White House Prepares for Democratic Takeover
The Trump administration had announced more than $15 billion in farm assistance ahead of the midterms, while economists warned that temporary aid would not ease farmers’ long-term financial pressures.
Meanwhile, the White House had prepared for a possible Democratic takeover of Congress by developing plans to advance Trump’s agenda through executive actions on tariffs, immigration, housing and federal spending.
One official said Trump would be “very comfortable” governing through executive powers if Democrats gained control.
Democrats Criticize Trump Ahead of Midterms
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) urged Congress to block funding for further U.S. strikes against Iran, as Trump left open the possibility of renewed military action.
On Saturday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) accused Republican megadonors of spending more than $1.6 billion “trying to buy the 2026 elections” and urged supporters to organize ahead of the midterms.
Previously, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump and congressional Republicans for prioritizing wealthy insiders and corporate interests, urging voters to “vote them out.”
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