Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom distanced himself from President Joe Biden Tuesday by condemning the pardoning of his son, Hunter Biden. Newsom, a suspected presidential contender in 2028, told Politico he is “disappointed” by Biden’s decision to issue a “full and unconditional” pardon after he had repeatedly assured the nation that he

Newsom is not an attentive governor. He governs for headlines, expecting to have gotten a promotion by the time the lack of results comes in.

The California governor and other state lawmakers are set to begin working to protect the state's laws ahead of Trump's presidency.