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Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and other supporters of President Donald Trump. Newsom is a potential 2028 presidential candidate. He says his choice of guests reflects his interest in knowing more about how Republicans organized in the last election. Specifically, he's looking at how Trump defeated Kamala Harris in every battleground state and Republicans locked up majorities in the House and Senate.