Story perspectives

San Jose Mayor Warns of Rising MAGA Movement

3/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Matt Mahan, the San Jose mayor and California gubernatorial candidate, warned Democrats that a MAGA-like movement could emerge if results don’t improve.
He called for a high-functioning government to tackle housing costs and homelessness.
He criticized policies and special interests, urging officials to prioritize community needs.
He did not attack Governor Gavin Newsom directly, but acknowledged leadership and proposed holding homeless individuals accountable after multiple shelter offers.

1 of 1

Story summary

Matt Mahan, the San Jose mayor and California gubernatorial candidate, warned Democrats that a MAGA-like movement could emerge if results don’t improve.
He called for a high-functioning government to tackle housing costs and homelessness.
He criticized policies and special interests, urging officials to prioritize community needs.
He did not attack Governor Gavin Newsom directly, but acknowledged leadership and proposed holding homeless individuals accountable after multiple shelter offers.