Term-limited California Gov. Gavin Newsom tours South Carolina for meet and greets at cafes and churches, building relationships in a key early primary state amid 2028 speculation.

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Newsom, one of Trump’s most prominent critics, paid a two-day visit to South Carolina—a state that will be critical for Democrats seeking the presidential nomination in 2028. During his visit on Wednesday, he trolled two South Carolina Republicans who are staunch supporters of Trump.