Gavin Newsom Says Trump Presidency Will Be Over if Jeffries Takes the Gavel

California Governor Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump’s presidency would effectively be “over” if Democrats win control of the House and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries becomes Speaker. Speaking about the 2026 midterm elections, Newsom argued that once Jeffries holds the Speaker’s gavel, Trump’s ability to push his agenda through Congress would be severely blocked. Newsom framed the upcoming midterms as the key political battleground, saying the fight is not about the 2028 presidential race but about control of Congress in 2026. Democrats believe retaking the House could allow them to challenge or stall major parts of Trump’s legislative plans and intensify oversight of the administration.