California Governor Gavin Newsom isn’t playing nice anymore, and he’s bringing the heat straight to late-night television. During a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Newsom dropped some serious political truth bombs that are making everyone sit up and take notice.

In a jaw-dropping moment that’s part warning, part political strategy, Newsom declared that “we will not have an election in 2028 unless we wake up” - and he means business. The governor isn’t just talking; he’s calling out the real threat to American democracy: the persistent attempts by certain political figures to undermine the electoral process.

The Trump Takedown

Newsom didn’t hold back in his critique of Donald Trump, describing him as “weakness masquerading as strength”. He mocked the typical Democratic strategy of passively responding to political manipulation, saying they’re “gonna hold hands, talk about the way the world should be” while others are actively consolidating power.

California’s Political Firewall

The governor is pushing hard for Prop 50, California’s direct response to Republican gerrymandering efforts. It’s a bold move that signals Newsom’s commitment to protecting democratic processes and challenging Republican seat-grabbing tactics across the country.

The Social Media Shade

Even Newsom’s Twitter strategy is a calculated dig at Trump, with mocking all-caps tweets that satirize the former president’s notorious social media presence. It’s political trolling at its finest - and most strategic.

While some might see this as posturing for a potential 2028 presidential run, Newsom is making it clear that this is about more than personal ambition. It’s about preserving the fundamental integrity of American elections in an increasingly volatile political landscape.