The Trump-Newsom conflict heats up | The Playbook Podcast

As protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles continue, so does the standoff between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump. As a result, Newsom has shot into the spotlight and positioned himself as the 2028 Democratic hopeful who is willing to face Trump head-on. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered National Guard troops and Marines to support immigration raids; Newsom asked a federal judge for an injunction that blocks that move. With more and more protests popping up around the country as time inches closer to Trump’s military/birthday parade in D.C. What’s the red line? Is there a red line? Playbook managing editor and author Jack Blanchard chats with contributing author to Playbook Adam Wren to break it all down. Plus, Republicans will meet today to discuss a path forward for the so-called “big beautiful bill." ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/