Gavin Newsom Calls Democratic Party 'Toxic,' Urges Shift Toward Bipartisan Dialogue

The California governor criticized cancel culture and judgmental tendencies while promoting his podcast as a platform for cross-party engagement.

During a recent appearance on 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' Gavin Newsom described the Democratic Party as 'toxic' and 'judgmental,' emphasizing the need for reform to regain voter trust.
Newsom pointed to cancel culture and personal attacks as key factors contributing to the Democratic Party's record-low favorability ratings, with just 27% of respondents viewing the party positively in a recent NBC News poll.
He defended his podcast, 'This Is Gavin Newsom,' as a means to engage with Republicans like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, arguing that dialogue is essential to finding common ground and improving electoral outcomes.
Newsom called on Democrats to 'mature' and take responsibility for their shortcomings, advocating for a shift away from divisive rhetoric and echo chambers.
Speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid continues to follow Newsom, though he has denied having immediate plans to run for the White House.