Reference Message Network reported on June 12 that the US "Politico" website published an article titled "Newsom Takes a Step Forward in Dispute with Trump" on June 10. The full text is excerpted as follows: President Donald Trump has pushed Gavin Newsom to the forefront of the Democratic resistance movement. As public attention shifts to Washington and discussions about the political future of (former US Vice President) Kamala Harris, the governor of California had faded from the national spotlight. When Trump turned California into his power testing ground, imposing his will on the blue states, Newsom was the Democrat standing in his way. In just a few days, Newsom became an omnipresent opponent, criticizing Trump administration officials on social media and television. He personalized the conflict: when Trump's border chief Tom Homan threatened to arrest him, he challenged the government to take action. By filing lawsuits to stop Trump from deploying the National Guard and Marines, he forced the government to face legal consequences. On June 10, Newsom's press office mocked Trump on X, depicting him as a villain from "Star Wars." In response to the threat of arrest, Governor Newsom's battle cry — "Come and get me, tough guy" — has become a rallying call, drawing attention from national Democrats and key states crucial to his possible 2028 presidential run. Democrats have united to support Newsom, with senior party officials echoing his warning that Trump is unnecessarily pushing the country toward crisis. Several people familiar with the situation said that Democratic governors began reaching out over the weekend to see how they could help, issuing a statement condemning the Trump administration. Even former opponents — such as former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa — have praised Newsom's combative stance. Villaraigosa said: "I used to criticize him... but I commend everything he is doing now. You bravely confront bullies. You didn't let bullies deprive us of our rights under the First Amendment." This standoff marks a governor who initially sought to avoid public conflict with the president returning to the arena. Newsom once collaborated with the Trump administration to obtain aid for fighting wildfires and even invited figures like Bannon, a "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) advocate, to his podcast to win over voters who might abandon the Democratic Party in 2024. But this crisis sweeping the largest city in California has prompted Newsom to reprise his familiar role as an anti-Trump fighter. This time, it's not a legal or policy conflict over issues like climate policy — it's an explosive showdown over the basic balance of American power. (Translated by Ge Xuelai) Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7514985191690895906/ Disclaimer: This article only represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "upvote/downvote" buttons below.