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13 hours ago

Gov. Newsom subbing in for Trump at COP30 climate change conference in Brazil

As the President of the United States turns his back on people and the planet, California is inking global partnerships focused on creating jobs and cutting toxic pollution, Newsom said in the statement. The economic winners of the 21st century are those who build the clean energy future. We're doing that right now and showing the world that climate action means jobs, clean air and lower costs.
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fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

California steps in as Trump skips global climate summit in Brazil

California will act as a de facto U.S. representative at COP in Belém, sending Governor Newsom and a large delegation amid federal absence.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

The White House Added a Sign to Let Everyone Know Where the Oval Office Is And the Internet's Got Jokes

A new sign outside the Oval Office triggered widespread social media mockery and a torrent of memes, including edits and satirical tweets.
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fromKqed
2 days ago
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Proposition 50 Sails to a Win in California's Special Election | KQED

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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Passage of Prop. 50 brightens Newsom's national prospects while casting a shadow on Trump

California approved Proposition 50 to change redistricting, potentially enabling Democrats to win up to five U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Walters: Prop. 50 is likely a stepping stone for Newsom's nascent presidential campaign

Prop. 50 likely passes, offsetting Texas' seat gain and boosting Gavin Newsom's national profile, fundraising, and prospects for a 2028 presidential bid.
fromKqed
2 days ago
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Proposition 50 Sails to a Win in California's Special Election | KQED

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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Gavin Newsom Violently Destroys Trump and Allies in Doctored Election Night Victory Video

Gavin Newsom posted a doctored WWE-style victory video depicting Donald Trump and allies being assaulted after Prop 50 passed by nearly 30 points.
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#2028-presidential-run
fromFortune
5 days ago
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Gavin Newsom says he'll consider White House bid after 2026 midterms - 'I'd be lying otherwise' | Fortune

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Gov. Newsom says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will seriously consider a 2028 presidential run after the November 2026 midterm elections.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

US: Trump foe Newsom considering 2028 presidential run DW 10/27/2025

Gavin Newsom is considering a 2028 presidential run and will decide after the 2026 midterm elections.
fromFortune
5 days ago
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Gavin Newsom says he'll consider White House bid after 2026 midterms - 'I'd be lying otherwise' | Fortune

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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Newsom 2028? California's governor reveals he'll consider a presidential run

Gavin Newsom says he will consider running for president in 2028 after the 2026 midterms, while intensifying public profile and clashing with Donald Trump.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

World Class Douchebag Adam Carolla Skewers Newsom for Acting Like He Grew Up Working Class

Adam Carolla accuses Gavin Newsom of fabricating a working-class upbringing and highlights Newsom's wealthy background and family connections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Black Republican Shreds Gavin Newsom Over Code-Switching' Accent: White' Liberals Are the Most Racist'

The White, benevolent liberal is the most racist person I've ever seen in the history of this country, and many of them don't even know it, Hunt said. The condescending tone in which they address us is utterly ridiculous. That cohort, Hunt said, don't view us as equal at all and by us, I mean Black people. They talk down to us, they think we are too stupid to get an ID to vote,
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Californians' redistricting vote could hinge on how they feel about Newsom and Trump

California voters will decide on Prop 50 to replace independent congressional maps with Democratic-favoring districts, a choice influenced by reactions to Newsom's clash with Trump.
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Gavin Finally (Sort of) Admits He's Running For President; Kamala Strongly Suggests She Will Again, Too

Gavin Newsom said he is seriously considering a 2028 presidential run, stressing authenticity and watching who else enters the field.
#california-politics
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom accidentally crashes wedding of 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' stars

California Governor Gavin Newsom unexpectedly joined a same-sex couple from The Ultimatum: Queer Love for wedding photos at San Francisco City Hall.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Patrick Bateman Vibes': ABC's Jon Karl Stuns Gavin Newsom by Revealing His Own Friends Compare Him to the American Psycho'

California Governor Gavin Newsom faced viral memes comparing him to Patrick Bateman and responded with humor, deflection, and statements about resilience and willingness to fight.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Brawl Breaks Out on The View Over Gavin Newsom's Claim Midterm Elections Could Be Rigged

Gavin Newsom warned Trump's threat to send election monitors could undermine free, fair California elections, prompting calls for him to secure and reassure voters.
#kamala-harris
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom confirms he is considering 2028 presidential run

Gavin Newsom will decide whether to run for president in 2028 after the 2026 midterms, while facing criticism and federal funding threats.
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Newsom, Harris hint at 2028 White House runs

Gavin Newsom is open to considering a 2028 presidential bid while Kamala Harris remains undecided, intensifying an already competitive Democratic primary field.
#redistricting
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

Both Sides In Prop 50 Argument Rely On Familiar Messaging In Lead-Up To Election | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
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What Newsom's Approach To Battling Trump Might Mean For Political Aspirations | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
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Both Sides In Prop 50 Argument Rely On Familiar Messaging In Lead-Up To Election | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
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What Newsom's Approach To Battling Trump Might Mean For Political Aspirations | KQED

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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Newsom warns Californians' SNAP benefits could be delayed because of federal shutdown

A federal shutdown could delay SNAP/CalFresh benefits for about 5.5 million Californians starting Nov. 1, risking food access just before Thanksgiving.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Military Accident In San Diego Manages to Hit Highway Patrol With Artillery Shrapnel

Live artillery fired over I-5 near San Diego detonated prematurely, pelting CHP vehicles with shrapnel and validating Gov. Newsom's decision to close the highway.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom vetoes car dealer bill that would have hiked fees on buyers

In his veto message, Newsom said the fee increase made little sense since a car buyer would be paying a dealership for only minutes of data entry. At a time when Californians are already struggling with the high cost of living, Newsom wrote, this bill would raise the document processing fee to three times the current $85 cap far beyond what an inflation adjustment would justify.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom again denies parole for Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel

Gavin Newsom this week again denied parole for Patricia Krenwinkel, who has spent more than half a century in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca killings orchestrated by Charles Manson and perpetrated by his followers. Nearly five months after California's parole board found the 77-year-old suitable for release, the governor on Monday reversed the decisionand said Krenwinkel currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time'.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom Short-Circuits in Awkward Interview After Podcast Host Brings Up AIPAC, Says Interesting' 7 Times

Gavin Newsom appeared uncomfortable when questioned about AIPAC, downplaying its current relevance and urging focus on local races and Proposition 50.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom Fires Back at Joe Rogan for Branding Him a Bullsh*t Artist': Invite Me On'

Gavin Newsom challenged Joe Rogan to invite him onto The Joe Rogan Experience after Rogan harshly criticized Newsom and California's record.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

California Gov. Newsom vetoes one pro-trans bill; will he sign others?

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring K-8 health curricula to adopt a gender-inclusive framework, citing a pending state study of health curricula.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump sends California National Guard to Oregon after judge blocks him from using that state's troops in Portland | Fortune

This action appears to intentional to circumvent yesterday's ruling by a federal judge,
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
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Gavin Newsom Suing Trump For Sending California Troops to Portland After Judge Stops Federalization of Oregon Guard

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
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Gavin Newsom Suing Trump For Sending California Troops to Portland After Judge Stops Federalization of Oregon Guard

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom uses new Taylor Swift album to troll Donald Trump

The Friday video is only the latest jab in a duel that's come to epitomize the subterranean lows American political dialogue has reached. Trump has spent the past decade eroding political norms with a constant stream of name-calling, overstatements, outright lies and all-caps social media posts aimed at whoever crosses his mind. Newsom has recently responded in kind, with his own stream of rants and foul-mouthed social media posts, usually aimed at Trump or one of Trump's followers.
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Governor Newsom Trolls Kid Rock Amid MAGA's Bad Bunny Super Bowl Backlash

On September 20th, presumably in response to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, the governor tweeted, "BECAUSE OF HIS HORRIFIC MUSIC, CALIFORNIA WILL INDEFINITELY SUSPEND KID ROCK FROM PERFORMING IN THE GOLDEN STATE. YOU'RE WELCOME! - GCN." Over the summer, the governor also posted a fake endorsement poster reading, "Kid Rock Wants You to Support Governor Newsom," to which the musician responded, "The only support Gavin Newscum will ever get out of me is from DEEZ NUTZ."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Newsom's climate warrior image is backsliding, environmental groups say

Gavin Newsom positioned himself as a climate-focused alternative to Donald Trump while facing criticism at home for perceived backsliding and concerns about energy costs.
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fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Newsom Names GM CEO Mary Barra as Villain in Fight with Feds over Air Quality - Streetsblog California

Governor Gavin Newsom blamed Mary Barra and Republican actions for setbacks in California's EV policy while retreating from a 2024 promise to protect EV subsidies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom and Stephen Miller Trade Jabs Over Who is Inciting Violence and Terrorism'

Masked men jumping out of unmarked cars; people disappearing; no due process; no oversight; zero accountability happening in the United States of America today, Newsom fumed, adding: People ask, Well is authoritarianism you being hyperbolic?' Bullsh*t we're being hyperbolic. If you're black and brown community, it's here in this country.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Names His Two Top 2028 Democrat Picks

Josh Shapiro and Wes Moore are favored as Democratic 2028 options, while Gavin Newsom's electability is questioned due to California's economic struggles.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NY Times Asks Live Audience Not to Boo or Heckle Trump Official: I Know Emotions Are High'

An audience was asked to refrain from booing or heckling Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and to allow a respectful, honest dialogue during an interview.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Miller Accuses Gavin Newsom of Inciting Violence and Terrorism' on Colbert Show

Masked men jumping out of unmarked cars; people disappearing; no due process; no oversight; zero accountability happening in the United States of America today, he said. People ask, Well is authoritarianism you being hyperbolic?' Bullsh(t we're being hyperbolic. If you're black and brown community, it's here in this country. Newsom argued, These are not just authoritarian tendencies, these are authoritarian actions by an authoritarian government, before saying he would push back if masked ICE agents in an unmarked car tried to apprehend him.
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fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Newsom Goes on Colbert, Warns 'We Will Not Have an Election In 2028 Unless We Wake Up'

Gavin Newsom pressed a national profile and potential 2028 bid, defended cross-ideological conversations, warned of threats to the 2028 election, and campaigned for Prop 50.
#fox-news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
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Gavin Newsom Lays Into Hannity, Pravda Fox' on Stephen Colbert Show: Offended, Disgusted Because We Put a Mirror Up to Trump'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
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Gavin Newsom Lays Into Hannity, Pravda Fox' on Stephen Colbert Show: Offended, Disgusted Because We Put a Mirror Up to Trump'

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: California lacks authority to enforce Newsom's ICE mask ban

California enacted SB 627 banning masked federal officers during operations, prompting federal criticism and questions about the law's enforceability against federal agents.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kristi Noem Rips Gavin Newsom's Menacing' Post About Her: Panicked My Family and Friends'

Gov. Gavin Newsom's cryptic post about Kristi Noem prompted panic among her family and a Secret Service referral over potential threats.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom's press office under scrutiny for social media post targeting Kristi Noem

California governor's press office posted a social media message perceived as a threat to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, prompting a Secret Service investigation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom's Office Accused of Threatening Kristi Noem

Gavin Newsom's press office posted "Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today," and Steven Cheung condemned the message as a threatening, disgusting.
#bay-area-transit
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Gavin Newsom Telling Charlie Kirk His Son Wanted to Skip School to Meet Him

the worst part, though, Charlie no BS, true story literally last night trying to put my son to bed, he's like, No, Dad. I just-, what time? What time's Charlie gonna be here? What time?' And I'm like, dude you're in school tomorrow. He's 13. He's like, No, no.' This morning, wakes up at 6 something, he's like, I'm coming.' I'm like-, he literally would not leave the house, Newsom recalled.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom Rips JD 'Couch Boy' Vance And His 'Chuck E. Cheese' Law Degree To Shreds - Above the Law

California governor's press office publicly insults Vice President JD Vance, calling him "Couch Boy" and mocking his intelligence and law degree.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Gavin Newsom, a bad week for Jay Leno

Gavin Newsom leads early 2028 Democratic polling at 21%; Harris 19%, Ocasio-Cortez 12%, Buttigieg 10%; Leno's Law blocked and San Francisco recall developments.
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fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Where Is The Governor? Newsom Isn't Releasing his Official Calendar

Gov. Gavin Newsom has delayed releasing his full calendars for months, fueling criticism that he prioritizes national political activity over running California.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

A Tale of Two Governors: Confronting versus Dick-Wagging - emptywheel

And my state of mind radically changed at that moment. And our media shift [sic] changed. Our research, our clarity, the conditions changed, so we had to change. And we were no longer apologetic about things. I wasn't trying to play nice. And I know a lot of good people play nice. Talk about what you really focused on every day. And people will pay attention to your ten point plan on affordability.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson Fumbles On Fox News When Confronted About State's High Crime Rate: It's Coming Down Gradually'

Mike Johnson supports funding and authority to extend National Guard presence in D.C. and emphasizes Republican commitment to restoring law and order nationwide.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Louisiana Senator Sends Gratitude to Gavin Newsom: He Has Surprised All of Us and Done Something Intelligent'

I want to make a rare note of gratitude to Governor Newsom, said Kennedy. He has surprised all of us and done something intelligent. You don't have to be a senior at Cal Tech to know that's in response to the [Donald] Trump administration's threat to send federal law enforcement officials, but look, I'll take it, he continued. If that's what it takes to get Governor Newsom to stop being a princess, I'll take that too.
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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
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Gavin Newsom on Why He'll Keep Trolling Trump

Gavin Newsom uses aggressive, Trump-style online trolling and merchandise to provoke opponents, attract attention, and reshape Democratic political messaging.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Unhinged tweets and absurd self-promotion? Two can play at that game | Margaret Sullivan

Gavin Newsom adopted Trump-like provocative social media tactics, trolling opponents, boosting his profile, raising funds, and receiving mixed praise from political figures and critics.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: Newsom's cops vs. Trump's troops: A new showdown on America's streets

California is deploying CHP officers as a state-controlled policing alternative to President Trump's National Guard deployments, emphasizing public safety tactics over military force.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Laura Ingraham Worries Gavin Newsom's Attacks on Trump Could Encourage Deranged People' To Try To Kill the President

Laura Ingraham accused Gavin Newsom's extreme rhetoric could encourage another assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Newsom says he'll increase CHP presence in major cities, touts progress on crime

California will expand CHP crime-suppression teams in major regions to support local law enforcement with targeted, data-driven operations amid political debate over crime.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sean Hannity Fires Back at Gavin Newsom For Questioning His Trump Support: Do Nothing Part-Time Governor!'

Sean Hannity lashed out at Governor Gavin Newsom on X, mocking him and criticizing California’s tax rates after Newsom criticized the Trump administration’s Intel 10% stake deal.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

UCLA's White House talks snarled in Gov. Newsom's fight with Trump

UCLA's federal funding negotiations are complicated by Governor Newsom's opposition to the Trump administration, risking political backlash and financial consequences for the UC system.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Fired-up Newsom shares his pitch for a Democratic turnaround - San Jose Spotlight

Democrats' weakness prevents aggressive opposition to Trump's power grabs; the party must fight fire with fire to defend democracy.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Hey! Sean Hannity!' Newsom Calls Out Fox News Hosts Over Trump Support

Gavin Newsom accused Fox hosts of hypocrisy for supporting Trump's nationalizing of Intel while criticizing local socialization, calling the UCLA settlement extortion and a shakedown.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The challenge facing the Democratic Party is 'weakness,' Newsom says

Gavin Newsom employs confrontational media appearances, provocative merchandise, and satirical online tactics to portray Democrats as strong and counteract perceived party weakness ahead of a potential 2028 bid.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Lewis: Newsom's knives-out memes show plausible strategy against Trump

Viral memes portraying Gavin Newsom as heroic or absurd are being used strategically as propaganda disguised as parody to shape public perception.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Catherine Prasifka: Donald Trump's 'gotcha politics' made him king - now Gavin Newsom is after his crown

Governor Gavin Newsom's approval ratings are rising as he targets the U.S. president on social media with AI-generated images and Trump-like language.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: The art of the troll: Newsom is showing Democrats how to fight Trump

After weeks of mocking tweets from Newsom that mimic Trump's usage of ALL CAPS, multiple exclamation points and memes picturing the 79-year-old as a ripped young man, the governor took the next logical step in his get-under-their-skin campaign and launched his own store for merch, the Patriot Shop. " THE PATRIOT SHOP IS NOW OPEN!!! " he crowed. "MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING THIS IS THE GREATEST MERCHANDISE EVER MADE. PLEASE ENJOY, AMERICA!"
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