California Gov Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump To Highlight Political Madness

California Governor Gavin Newsom has adopted a deliberate social media strategy of mimicking and mocking President Donald Trump's style and posts to highlight what he calls Trump's "madness" and to prevent the normalization of such behavior. Newsom explained in interviews that his intent is to hold up a mirror to Trump's often exaggerated and theatrical online persona, which includes dressing up as figures like the Pope or Superman and placing his face on Mount Rushmore. This tactic is part of a broader communication shift in politics, as Newsom believes the rules have changed and more strategic, direct approaches are necessary to counter Trump. Despite concerns from some that this could normalize Trump's behavior, Newsom argues the opposite, stating that his approach aims to expose and challenge it. The governor, a leading Democratic figure eyeing the 2028 presidential race, has also used memes and AI-generated images to parody Trump and rally support, reflecting a new era of political engagement through social media. Newsom's approach underscores a more confrontational style in political discourse amid ongoing tensions between the two leaders.