Gavin Newsom wants newly re-elected Donald Trump to know that California has a limit and that the former president had better think twice about crossing it when he returns to the White House next year.

While waiting for Vice President Kamala Harris to deliver her concession speech in Washington DC this afternoon, the governor praised his longtime political ally while issuing a warning to the newly appointed president.

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“Vice President Kamala Harris is committed to fighting to defend our fundamental freedoms and building a country that works for everyone,” Newsom said Wednesday of Harris and her short-lived campaign for the White House. “She stood up for working families, decency and opportunity. Although this is not the outcome we wanted, our fight for freedom and opportunity remains.”

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“California will seek to work with the new president — but make no mistake, we intend to work with states across our country to defend our Constitution and uphold the rule of law,” said the governor, who was married to Don. Jr.'s current fiancée, Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle, when he was mayor of San Francisco, insisted.

Newsom is once again a leading contender for the 2028 presidential nomination following Harris' defeat and has long said he will protect reproductive rights in the Golden State, immigrants and LGBTQ+ rights from Trump and his Project 2025 friends.

With revenge on his mind, Trump defeated Harris in both the Electoral College and the popular vote last night, ensuring a faster-than-expected historic return to the office from which he was removed in 2020.

“Federalism is the cornerstone of our democracy,” Newsom added today. “It is the UNITED STATES of America.”

As a top surrogate to his adoptive political father Joe Biden and a sparring partner to mini-MAGA leaders like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Newsom had a mixed record in California's Nov. 5 election. Proposition 36, which advocates for incarceration, passed yesterday with nearly 70% of the vote despite opposition from Newsom. On the other hand, proposals aimed at “affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry,” as Prop 3 did, and raising billions for environmental and infrastructure initiatives passed with the support of Newsom, who recently received a significant increase of the amount The state's annual film and television tax credit program was overwhelmingly increased to $750 million.

While fellow Democrat and Trump opponent Adam Schiff handily won his Senate race on Tuesday, Newsom also saw George Gascón, the man he appointed SF DA in 2011 to succeed Harris, in his bid for another term as LA DA suffered a tough defeat.

In it, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, a major ally of both Newsom and the vice president, issued her own statement after Harris' concession speech concluded. Like Newsom's comments, Bass applauded Harris and drew a line against Trump's policies such as the mass deportation of illegal immigrants.

“No matter what happens, Angelenos will always protect each other,” the mayor said. “The fabric of our city is made up of the hearts of people from around the world coming together in search of opportunity and justice. This is who we are – and this is what will uphold our policies in the city of Los Angeles.”

Bass added: “Vice President Kamala Harris has inspired millions across the country and around the world – and she continues to do so.” It is our responsibility to ensure that the flame she lit still burns bright burns. We will fill the sky with stars. No matter where you were born, how you came to this country, how you worship, or who you love, Los Angeles will have your back. This is not a time for despair, but a time for action. I have spoken to leaders across the city, state and country. We are ready.”

The fact is that even though a proposed sanctuary city law was presented to the LA City Council just last year and presented by lawyers for drafting, it never came to a vote. That could change after yesterday's election.

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