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GN Gavin Newsom

Politician report card · California Governor · D · Governor

Gavin Newsom

43 graded reports mentioning them on CladFacts. Scores below are about Newsom personally — not an average of the media that covers them.

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Political Lean 55% Left-leaning

Why this lean: Democratic governor of California; progressive state policy record.

Coverage of them · media avg grade B · media avg lean 3% left (how outlets covering them scored — not Newsom’s own ideology)

Graded appearances

  1. Fauci diary entries detail March 2020 pressure on de Blasio and Newsom for school closures Jul 29, 2026 · NewsNation · 62/100
    C+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  2. Trump attacks Ilhan Omar at rescheduled White House correspondents dinner Jul 27, 2026 · The Economic Times · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 55% Right-leaning
  3. AOC leads New Hampshire 2028 Democratic primary poll at 22% Jul 24, 2026 · Fox Business · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 75% Right-leaning
  4. Fox News Short Features Kennedy on Newsom's Bateman Comment and SAT Remarks Jul 16, 2026 · Fox News · 75/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  5. Sen. Ernst highlights Nick Shirley video on Minnesota child care center at Senate hearing Jul 16, 2026 · The Economic Times · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 62% Right-leaning
  6. Newsom July 4 speech frames Trump as threat to elections and democracy Jul 4, 2026 · C-SPAN · 45/100
    C-
    Political Lean 78% Left-leaning
  7. Newsom Signs Law Designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California Jul 1, 2026 · Associated Press · 95/100
    A
    Political Lean Centered
  8. Newsom Highlights California Budget, Achievements Amid Inequality Critique Jun 30, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 12% Right-leaning
  9. Fox News panel claims Democrats 'hijacked' by far left amid wealth tax debate Jun 27, 2026 · Fox News · 55/100
    C+
    Political Lean 82% Right-leaning
  10. Fox Business Discusses DOJ Probe of Newsom Finances and Biden Energy Comments Jun 18, 2026 · Fox Business · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 75% Right-leaning
  11. Obama Center opening draws cross-party attendees amid DOJ probes Jun 18, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 72% Left-leaning
  12. NewsNation examines Daily Mail reporting on Siebel Newsom charity pay amid DOJ probe Jun 17, 2026 · NewsNation · 75/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  13. Fox segment speculates on Harris role in Newsom family probe amid 2028 speculation Jun 17, 2026 · Fox News · 35/100
    D-
    Political Lean 85% Right-leaning
  14. Newsom accuses Trump of DOJ probe targeting family amid 2028 speculation Jun 17, 2026 · DW News · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  15. Fox segment examines Newsom family nonprofit payments and state vendor ties Jun 16, 2026 · Fox Business · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  16. MS NOW segment frames Trump DOJ probes of Newsom, Carroll, others as retribution Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 55/100
    C-
    Political Lean 78% Left-leaning
  17. Harris, Newsom Discuss Energy Efficiency, Nuclear, Permitting Delays for Renewables and AI Jun 16, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  18. The Hill examines Newsom's response to reported Trump DOJ probe Jun 16, 2026 · The Hill · 75/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  19. MS NOW Panel Discusses Blanche Nomination, Patel UFC Post, Newsom Probe Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 75/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  20. MS NOW segment mixes verified reporting with partisan framing on Trump-era controversies Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 58/100
    C-
    Political Lean 82% Left-leaning
  21. TODAY Show Reports on G7 Iran Deal, B-52 Crash, Newsom Probe, Floods Jun 16, 2026 · NBC News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  22. MS NOW segment examines DOJ probe into Newsom family amid weaponization claims Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  23. CNN examines if Trump DOJ probe boosts Newsom's 2028 prospects Jun 16, 2026 · CNN · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean 18% Left-leaning
  24. Fox Business examines Newsom behested payments amid DOJ probe Jun 16, 2026 · Fox Business · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  25. Newsom DOJ probe: Political boon or legitimate scrutiny? Jun 16, 2026 · CBS News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  26. Harris Comments on Alleged Trump DOJ Probe of Newsom Jun 16, 2026 · C-SPAN · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 75% Left-leaning
  27. Newsom Alleges Trump DOJ Probe of Him and Wife Over Taxes Jun 16, 2026 · ABC News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 18% Left-leaning
  28. Newsom Accuses Trump DOJ of Tax Investigation Targeting Him and Wife Jun 16, 2026 · ABC News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 18% Left-leaning
  29. Schwarzenegger Urges Unity, Focus on Pollution at 2026 Austrian World Summit Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  30. GMA reports B-52 crash, Iran ceasefire, Knicks parade, UK social media ban Jun 16, 2026 · ABC News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  31. Georgia Senate Runoff Tests Trump Endorsement Power Amid 2028 Buzz Jun 16, 2026 · POLITICO · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  32. ABC News Roundup: B-52 Crash Kills 8, Trump-Iran Deal, Newsom Probe, World Cup, Knicks Parade Jun 16, 2026 · ABC News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  33. Reuters roundup covers Trump-Iran deal, UK social media ban, B-52 crash Jun 16, 2026 · Reuters · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  34. NBC Nightly News covers B-52 crash, Iran deal, Newsom probe, weather events Jun 15, 2026 · NBC News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  35. NBC News Broadcast Covers US-Iran MoU, B-52 Crash, and Breaking Stories Jun 15, 2026 · NBC News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean 8% Left-leaning
  36. CBS Takeout Reviews Iran MoU, Newsom Probe, Trump Trades Jun 15, 2026 · CBS News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 12% Left-leaning
  37. Schiff criticizes Clayton DNI nomination and Newsom DOJ probe Jun 15, 2026 · MS NOW · 68/100
    C+
    Political Lean 72% Left-leaning
  38. Newsom accuses Trump of directing DOJ probe into him and wife Jun 15, 2026 · Reuters · 65/100
    B
    Political Lean 35% Left-leaning
  39. Newsom claims Trump-directed DOJ probe targets him and wife Jun 15, 2026 · USA TODAY · 55/100
    C-
    Political Lean 85% Left-leaning
  40. AP reports Newsom accuses Trump DOJ of probe into him and wife Jun 15, 2026 · Associated Press · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean 10% Left-leaning
  41. PBS NewsHour Reports on Trump-Iran Ceasefire Deal, G7, and Domestic Stories Jun 15, 2026 · PBS NewsHour · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  42. C-SPAN summarizes Trump-Iran talks, FISA push, UK social media rules Jun 15, 2026 · C-SPAN · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  43. Newsom Alleges Trump-Directed DOJ Probe of Him and Wife Jun 15, 2026 · The Wall Street Journal · 75/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered

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