The Newsom Daily

THE NEWSOM DAILY - April 28, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom responded to multiple political controversies today while facing questions about his former aide Xavier Becerra's legal troubles.

WHCD Shooting Blame: Newsom called Katie Miller's statement blaming him for a White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting "absurd" after she made the accusation.

Kid Rock Helicopter Criticism: The governor criticized Kid Rock for using taxpayer-funded military aircraft, specifically a $100 million helicopter, to travel with Pete Hegseth.

Becerra Plea Discussions: Former top Newsom aide Xavier Becerra is reportedly discussing a possible plea deal with prosecutors regarding allegations of stolen campaign funds.

Jennifer Newsom vs. Trump: The governor's wife accused Trump of "internalized misogyny" after he criticized a female "60 Minutes" host, calling his attack "disturbing."

Redistricting Battle: Newsom warned Republicans over congressional redistricting plans and made multiple public statements targeting Trump as Florida's redistricting fight intensifies.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets focused on Jennifer Newsom's defense of the female journalist and framed the governor's criticism of Kid Rock's helicopter use as government accountability. Right-leaning sources highlighted calls for California politicians to reduce anti-Trump rhetoric and emphasized the state's $35 billion budget deficit amid the political controversies.

California continues managing its budget crisis while Newsom remains active in national political disputes.