Trump and Newsom greeted one another on the tarmac at LAX on Friday as Trump plans to tour fire damaged areas of the state.

President Trump received a firm handshake from California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he exited Air Force One upon arrival in Los Angeles Friday — with the Democrat making nice after Trump blasted his

In recent weeks, Trump and his allies — notably billionaire Elon Musk on his X platform — have attacked Newsom’s leadership and at times promoted misinformation about California’s response. And House Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested there should be conditions on federal wildfire aid to force changes in California.

In President Trump’s first visit to California since taking office, he appeared willing to overcome political tensions with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats to support the rebuilding effort after the L.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he will be at the tarmac to greet President Trump when he visits the fire-ravaged Los Angeles area on Friday. “I look forward to being there on the tarmac to

The state’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom invited Trump last week, but the president-elect told NBC News that he felt it was “better if I went as president.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom told the president that California needed his help, and President Trump said he would work to “get something completed.”

Trump and Newsom set aside their usual bitterness and say they will figure out how to work together on the region’s recovery.

President Trump landed in Los Angeles Friday afternoon to tour damage from the devastating Palisades Fire, one of two deadly wildfires fires this month, greeting Gov. Gavin Newsom who was waiting at the bottom of the steps to Air Force One.

Gavin Newsom doesn't know if he's welcome to join President Donald Trump's wildfire tour. The Democratic governor is willing and able to meet with the Republican president in Southern California ...

The internet joked that Melania Trump has more chemistry with California Governor Gavin Newsom than her own husband, after a single kiss captured on camera over the weekend

Video footage has captured the moment between First Lady Melania Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom that sparked wild speculation online.