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The coronavirus pandemic has led to social distancing and political divisions. But liberal democrat and California governor Gavin Newsom — once a firm opponent of President Trump — seems to have changed his tune, befriending the president and praising him publicly. Politico California Playbook senior writer Carla Marinucci breaks down the blossoming alliance for CBSN.