Gavin Newsom says Trump ‘rigging the game’ with redistricting push: Full interview

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press in an exclusive interview that “the rules of the game have changed” in facing off with President Trump and says he is “deeply confident” that a measure that would allow the state to move forward with mid-cycle redistricting will succeed.

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SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesMeet the PressU.S. NewsPoliticsWorldSportsCultureShoppingTiplineBusinessHealthScienceGavin Newsom says Trump ‘rigging the game’ with redistricting push: Full interviewNov. 2, 202548:30Now PlayingGavin Newsom says Trump ‘rigging the game’ with redistricting push: Full interview48:30UP NEXTMasih Alinejad says 'justice is beautiful' after sentencing of men who tried to kill her07:57Trump admin. treating Americans who rely on SNAP as ‘political pawns,’ says California AG06:42Hassett: ‘If SNAP benefits run dry, it's because they haven't been funded by the Democrats’09:00Republicans ‘should’ eliminate filibuster or work with Democrats on shutdown, House Democrat says08:33Lawmakers need ‘genuine’ conversations to end government shutdown, says House Democrat07:11Ruben Gallego says Trump strikes on alleged drug boats are ‘sanctioned murder’: Full interview08:03Marcus Samuelsson defends restaurant workers amid immigration raids: Full interview36:31Scott Bessent says China ‘ready to make a deal’ to avoid new 100% tariff: Full interview15:20Rep.-elect Grijalva call on Speaker Johnson to ‘do his job’ and swear her in06:53'This is a failure in governing': Senate Democrat works with GOP to end shutdown09:42Trump canceling Putin meeting a ‘positive’, but ‘actual pressure’ is needed: House Democrat09:55Dr. Oz says Trump has a plan to replace Obamacare, 'wouldn't extend' Covid-era subsidies11:41Tim Kaine slams GOP’s ‘empty offer’ to trade health care vote for ending shutdown: Full interview09:55Rand Paul says he ‘will support’ paying federal employees but not ending shutdown: Full interview10:02Zelenskyy says Trump must apply ‘more pressure’ on Putin than Hamas: Full interview22:17Trump is doing well in the Middle East but is ‘weak’ on Russia & Ukraine, says GOP lawmaker09:18Congress should be exploring 'any and all options' to end shutdown, says GOP lawmaker08:42Lindsey Graham says shutdown won’t push him to meet Democrats’ health care demands: Full interview11:40Mark Kelly calls for a ‘real negotiation’ with Republicans amid shutdown: Full interview09:02Meet the PressGavin Newsom says Trump ‘rigging the game’ with redistricting push: Full interview48:30CopiedSavewith a NBCUniversal ProfileCreate your free profile or log in to save this videoGov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press in an exclusive interview that “the rules of the game have changed” in facing off with President Trump and says he is “deeply confident” that a measure that would allow the state to move forward with mid-cycle redistricting will succeed.Nov. 2, 2025