The Newsom Daily

Governor Gavin Newsom responded to recent Trump statements while California's gubernatorial race was shaken by sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Swalwell Faces Assault Allegations: Rep. Eric Swalwell denied sexual misconduct allegations from five women as calls grew for him to drop his California gubernatorial campaign, with allies withdrawing support.

Newsom Responds to Trump: The governor criticized Trump's recent victory statements and expressed hope that Trump would reconsider his position on Greenland.

Salton Sea Restoration Launched: California established the Salton Sea Conservancy to accelerate restoration efforts and address dust control issues in the region.

Mental Health Funding Shift: The state proposed changes to mental health funding that could impact North Bay mobile crisis teams and other local programs.

NASA Partnership Celebrated: Newsom highlighted California's participation in NASA's Artemis II mission during a public event.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets focused on Newsom's criticism of Trump policies and environmental initiatives, while right-leaning sources targeted Newsom's wife and criticized his statements on Israel. Both sides covered the Swalwell allegations, though with different emphasis on the political implications for the Democratic Party in California.

That concludes today's Newsom Daily briefing for April 12, 2026.