We’re not exactly shocked when politicians do political things, but Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t even try to hide the transparent goals of his recent trip to Brazil to attend a United Nations climate conference. Newsom is setting himself up for a likely run for the presidency, and has positioned himself as a foil to the GOP president. He’s been successful so far, as his combative social-media taunts of Donald Trump and Proposition 50 redistricting victory make clear.

“As Donald Trump abandons America’s allies and dismantles federal climate leadership, Governor Newsom is filling the void — advancing California as a global climate leader through new partnerships with Brazil, Colombia and Chile,” according to a statement on Newsom’s official website. It’s about highlighting national climate-

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