Newsom, California and Trump
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The California governor is using President Trump's notable social media playbook and turning it on Republicans.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked ex-House speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday for bringing up Bed Bath & Beyond while attacking Democrats ’ congressional redistricting plan for their state, a counteroffensive against Texas Republicans ’ Trump-approved gerrymandering.
This is not about California’s voters. It is not even really about congressional maps. It is about Gavin Newsom, the 2028 election, and a national Democratic electorate that has grown restless with passive leadership.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation setting November election on US House map designed to boost Democrats
The California governor's Trump-like social media posts and redistricting push are resonating with Democrats who are eager for a fighter to go on offense against the GOP.
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Commentary: Gavin Newsom has driven Fox News completely crazy
Adopting Trump's low-bar social media tactics, the X account of Newsom's press office has spent recent weeks mimicking the president's social media style to troll the trollers.
The official X accounts for the Democratic Party and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office attacked the controversial Cracker Barrel logo redesign.
CNN's Harry Enten explained how Gavin Newsom's continued feud with Donald Trump is leading to "a rising tide of support."