Gavin Newsom's 2028 chances jump
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Democrats are searching for a leader to take on President Trump. Gov. Gavin Newsom embraced that role with new online trolling and a proposed gerrymander to counter a GOP power play in Texas.
The California governor is using President Trump's notable social media playbook and turning it on Republicans.
Gavin Newsom’s meme-heavy attacks on Donald Trump have even shocked his own kids. The California governor has, in the past few weeks, “put a mirror to Trump” by emulating his caps-heavy ranting style of social media posting. It has succeeded insofar as it has Fox News hosts, Trump lackeys, and even the president himself melting down.
Newsom's office made the announcement on X in all caps, seemingly continuing to mock and mimic President Donald Trump.
Early supporters for the redistricting campaign include Los Angeles businessman Bill Bloomfield, who gave $1 million to Newsom's Ballot Measure Committee, as well as Gloria Page, the mother of Google co-founder Larry Page, who contributed $134,000 to the committee, according to a Thursday afternoon filing .
Fox News host Jesse Watters—long rumored to wear eyeliner on TV—disparaged Gavin Newsom’s manliness and strength.
CNN's Harry Enten explained how Gavin Newsom's continued feud with Donald Trump is leading to "a rising tide of support."