The missive was part of Newsom's response to a Trump-backed redistricting plan in Texas that could give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress. Newsom announced he would pursue a special election to redraw California's own congressional maps — an effort to offset potential GOP gains.

That détente has now ended, with Newsom deciding that it was time to lace up his boxing gloves and take the fight to Trump.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a video on X touting his opposition to President Donald Trump. GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM (D-CA): It is a five alarm fire for democracy in the United States of America. Donald Trump,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called on state lawmakers to approve a November ballot measure that would allow for a new congressional map, part of an effort to fight back against Republicans' mid-decade redistricting plans in Texas and elsewhere.

As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.

CBP Chief Patrol Agent Greg Bovino pushes back against Gavin Newsom's claims that ICE raids in Los Angeles were staged during governor's public appearance.