California Governor Gavin Newsom and US President Donald Trump are engaged in a public exchange, with Trump criticizing Newsom's handling of issues in California, including Los Angeles fires. Newsom has also been criticizing Trump, and it appears that their exchange is having some impact on Newsom's national standing. The nature and outcome of their exchange are being reported on and analyzed by various outlets, with some suggesting it may have both positive and negative effects for Newsom.