Gavin Newsom's Bold Stance on Defending Democracy In a powerful address, California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a firm stand against what he perceives as threats to democracy, particularly in response to former President Donald Trump's actions. Newsom's speech, which emphasizes the need to "meet fire with fire," comes at a critical juncture as California counters Texas's redistricting efforts aimed at bolstering Republican seats. By announcing a special election to redraw U.S. House maps, Ne