California Gov. Gavin Newsom has made no secret that he intends to play a big role in the resistance to President-elect Donald Trump, but fiscal hawks in his state are warning that expensive strategies and brash plans could do more harm than good. 

Newsom, who is widely expected to throw his hat into the 2028 presidential race, is one of three Democratic leaders in state capitals that have already started to push back on potential Republican policies on everything from abortion to the environment.