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flag California's governor blames Trump for the shutdown hurting families, while Trump fires back, but Trump faces less political backlash than before.

flag California Governor Gavin Newsom has intensified his criticism of former President Donald Trump, blaming the ongoing federal government shutdown for harming working families and small businesses, as part of a broader effort to elevate his national profile. flag Trump responded by calling Newsom “grossly incompetent,” continuing their public feud. flag Meanwhile, CNN analyst Harry Enten reports that Trump is facing less political fallout than in 2018–2019, with public blame dropping to 48% and his net approval rating slightly improving, suggesting reduced electoral risk despite the shutdown’s duration.

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