Overview

• Newsom’s events drew mixed reactions in rural towns, from protesters opposing his visit to sold-out gatherings in coffee shops and churches.
• He secured around $160,000 in donations for the uth Carolina DeDemocratic Party to bolster grassroots efforts ahead of next year’s midterms.
• The governor emphasized the need for bipartisan disaster relief after recent extreme weather events in Southern states.
• During packed events he denounced President Donald Trump’s second term and criticized Senator Lindsey Graham’s support for Trump-backed legislation.
• The high-profile swing through a key primary state has stoked speculation about a 2028 presidential bid, which his campaign continues to reject.