Trump's Fizzling Visit: A Symptom of a Broader Decline The visit of President Donald Trump to California last week was met with ridicule and disdain from Governor Gavin Newsom, who has made headlines for his acerbic takedowns of the president on social media.
Newsom's jabs tap into a larger narrative about the decline of American leadership.
Trump's visit was notable not just for its brevity – he failed to deliver even a speech – but also for his reluctance to engage with reporters.