Key Takeaways
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has reportedly vowed to dismantle President Donald Trump's "Rose Garden Club" if elected President in 2028, signaling a continued political clash.
- Trump's "Rose Garden Club" was established for gatherings of GOP lawmakers and has included prominent tech executives such as Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, and Meta (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- Israeli security estimates from Channel 12 indicate that approximately 90,000 civilians have evacuated Gaza City amidst ongoing military operations.
- Other reports from early September 2025 placed the number of evacuees from Gaza's north between 70,000 and 80,000, with expectations for up to one million people to flee south.
Newsom's 2028 Ambitions and the 'Rose Garden Club'
California Governor Gavin Newsom has reportedly pledged to shut down President Donald Trump's "Rose Garden Club" should he secure the presidency in 2028. This declaration underscores the intensifying political rivalry between the two figures, with Newsom frequently positioning himself as a leading Democratic voice against Trump's policies.
The "Rose Garden Club" was initiated by President Trump as an exclusive gathering space in the newly paved White House Rose Garden. Initially hosting GOP lawmakers, the club later saw the inclusion of high-profile tech leaders like Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, and Meta (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting its role in connecting political and corporate elites. Newsom's reported vow suggests a move to reverse or dismantle symbols of the Trump administration's influence and political networking.
Gaza Evacuations Amidst Intensifying Conflict
In the Middle East, Israeli security estimates reported by Channel 12 indicate that approximately 90,000 civilians have departed Gaza City. This mass movement comes as Israel prepares for a significant offensive in the heavily populated northern part of the Palestinian territory.
Earlier estimates from September 3, 2025, from defense officials, suggested that between 70,000 and 80,000 people had already fled Gaza City, with the majority evacuating over a 72-hour period. These figures are a fraction of the estimated one million residents in and around Gaza City, and Israeli authorities anticipate up to one million people could ultimately move south. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with reports of famine and a significant number of casualties, while Hamas has been accused of obstructing evacuation routes and using civilians as human shields.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.