08/09/2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has used his Labor Day message to criticise President Donald Trump over the economic pressures facing American workers.
In a post on X, Newsom said workers had built the country but argued that many Americans are now “working harder, paying more and falling further behind”.
He accused Trump of becoming wealthier while directing more wealth towards the richest Americans, and urged voters to “take our country back” in November.
“Workers built this country,” Newsom said, framing the message around wages, rising costs and economic inequality.
His comments come as Democrats and Republicans prepare for the November midterm elections, with the economy and the cost of living expected to remain major political issues.