California Governor Gavin Newsom predicted that President Donald Trump will face substantial losses in the upcoming midterm elections during a television appearance Tuesday.

Newsom characterized Trump as "historically unpopular" and said the president would "get crushed" and be "shellacked" in the midterms. The Democratic governor used the phrase "he's toast" when describing Trump's electoral prospects.

The California governor suggested that Trump himself is aware of the potential for Republican losses in the midterm contests. Newsom's comments came as he discussed political developments affecting both national and state-level races.

During his remarks, Newsom also referenced California's approval of a redistricting proposal in November, which he said resulted in additional Democratic seats in the state. The governor appeared to connect this local political success to broader national electoral trends.

Newsom's predictions reflect ongoing Democratic confidence about their party's prospects in the midterm elections, though the actual electoral outcomes will ultimately be determined by voters in districts across the country.