California Governor Gavin Newsom is persistently launching a vibrant public campaign to criticize President Donald Trump’s character and actions. He has introduced a page on the state’s official website that aims to “track Trump’s top 10 criminal associates“—a list prominently featuring figures from the cryptocurrency landscape.
The state’s website now hosts this new page, which includes remarks from Newsom: “Trump is a felon who associates with scammers and drug traffickers,” he is cited as saying. “We’re offering the public a comprehensive resource that consolidates the facts, enabling Californians and all Americans to see who he endorses and who he shields.”
This website—while aiming to highlight a decrease in crime rates in California—features sections on notable figures such as former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who was pardoned by Trump in October; Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, who received a pardon in Trump’s first month; and the co-founders of BitMEX, pardoned by Trump in May. The site showcases stylized mug shots of these individuals, including Trump, marked with a bold “FELON” stamp.
The White House has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the site.
As he continues to playfully mock the president on social media, Newsom is gaining national recognition and is widely seen as a potential contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.
