India, Aug. 25 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom offered unusually warm praise for the Trump administration on Friday, urging parents to sign their children up for so-called Trump Accounts and commending First Lady Melania Trump's efforts to extend the programme to foster youth.

The remarks came during a San Francisco press conference where Newsom, a Democrat and a likely 2028 presidential contender, was promoting CalKIDS, California's own state-run savings scheme for children, making the endorsement of a signature initiative from US President Donald Trump's administration all the more striking.

What Did Newsom Say About Trump Accounts?

Newsom told reporters he was "enthusiastic about encouraging people to get a Trump Account", addin...