For those not familiar with US politics and culture, California is the the most influential on both.

Trends that start in California go nationwide in about 5 years.

So take what Governor Newsom says very seriously - it's a crystal ball.

Historically, the Governor of the State of California also has an outsized shot at being President. Reagan is one example, and the only reason The Terminator didn't run is because of citizenship requirements (he was born in Austria.)

You can bet President Newsom is in our future.