The Newsom Daily

The Newsom Daily - April 17, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom faces scrutiny over his memoir's bestseller status amid reports that his political action committee purchased thousands of copies to boost sales figures.

Book Sales Controversy: Multiple outlets report that a Newsom PAC bought bulk copies of the governor's memoir, leading to questions about its New York Times bestseller list placement.

2028 Presidential Speculation: A new poll identifies Newsom among top potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential race, while analysts discuss the party's future direction.

California Governor's Race: A billionaire Democratic candidate seeking to challenge Newsom characterized ICE as a "criminal organization" in recent statements.

Family Financial Connections: Reports highlight that a billionaire cousin of First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom is financially backing political critics Matt Mahan and Steve Hilton.

RFK Jr. Criticism: Governor Newsom's office issued a statement demanding answers from RFK Jr. over remarks about "reparenting" Black children, calling the comments dangerous and racist.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets focus on Newsom's 2028 presidential prospects and policy positions, while right-leaning sources emphasize the bulk book purchase controversy and question the legitimacy of his bestseller status. Conservative media outlets are framing the memoir sales as emblematic of broader issues with political transparency.

Another active news day for California's governor across multiple political fronts.