Gov. Newsom’s Views on Supreme Court Reform and the Electoral College

California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed a willingness to consider reforms to the Supreme Court and criticized the Electoral College during a conversation with Don Lemon on Tuesday. As rumors circulate about Newsom’s potential run for the presidency in 2028, he discussed the idea of expanding the judicial branch, a concept supported by several Democratic leaders, such as former Vice President Kamala Harris.

During the interview, Lemon questioned Newsom directly about expanding the judicial branch, an idea supported by several Democratic voices. Newsom reflected on his previous stance, stating, “My initial instinct — me, a year ago, I would have said no out of concern that it will continue to be expanded. And I was making a case for the ethical reforms and term limits, 18 years, which I was making a case a year ago. I’m more open to it on the basis of those district court arguments, which are not terrible arguments.”

Despite not explicitly supporting the idea, Newsom acknowledged he is “evolving” on the subject and presented a cautious openness toward potential reforms, especially term limits, which he described as “a no-brainer.”

During the podcast, Newsom also commented on the Electoral College, expressing that it has “perverted” U.S. politics. He argued, “California has already been a leader that’s already gone out front saying it’s time to change that system. Which state’s more burdened by it than my state? We’re the size of 21 state populations combined. Come on. And we have two representatives in the Senate? Come on. And the way that thing favors … it’s perverted, I think, our politics.” He emphasized the constitution as “a living document” and suggested it is time for an amendment.

Fox News Digital contacted Newsom’s office for further statements regarding his remarks. Previously, Newsom shared similar thoughts during a podcast with Brian Tyler Cohen in June, where Cohen’s views on court expansion appeared to resonate with Newsom.

Additionally, Newsom highlighted the alignment between the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on matters like universal healthcare, climate change, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The DSA advocates for a significant overhaul of the Supreme Court, proposing its elimination and replacement with a judiciary chosen by Congress.

Earlier, House Democrats voted against a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the number of Supreme Court justices to nine. Representative Andy Biggs, who introduced the amendment, warned of potential consequences if a majority in power could alter the court’s size based on dissatisfaction with rulings.