California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the golden boy of the Democratic party, is once again flexing his political prowess as he pushes back on President Donald Trump’s agenda.Though he backed former President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, Newsom’s career trajectory has long pointed to a bid for the country’s highest office.In recent years, Newsom has faced high-profile critics like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and positioned himself as a national voice on immigration and gun safety. Despite critics’ attempts to remove him from the spotlight with recall votes, his star has continued to rise.Here’s a look at the multimillionaire restaurateur’s political career, from his early years serving in the Board of Supervisors to his terms as mayor of San Francisco — and eventually Gov. of California.Representatives for Newsom’s office did not respond to a request for comment from Insider about what the governor regards as highlights from his career.