In response to Trumps election win Gavin Newsom jumped into action with a defensive game-plan calling for an extra legislative meet-up to shield California from possible federal push-back. The governor quickly made his way to DC for a sit-down with President Biden to work-out strategies about immigration rules and disaster-fund protection
A few weeks down the line however‚ Newsom showed a different side during his podcast show: his stance shifted towards finding middle-ground. “We need to look at whats working and focus on basic governing principles“ he stated while giving props to the president-elect for being direct about national issues
We have to acknowledge when someone makes valid points about our countrys challenges
The California leaders quick change from fight-mode to bridge-building shows how fast political winds can shift in todays ever-changing landscape (even among those who seemed ready for a long-term stand-off)