Newsom's Epic Trolling of Trump: Is This the Only Way to Fight Back?

2025-08-28 18:00:19.508

Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, is employing Donald Trump's signature political strategies—unhinged tweets, insulting nicknames, and self-promotional merchandise—to troll Trump and his MAGA followers. Newsom's counterpunching has garnered attention from both sides of the political spectrum, with praise from figures like Barack Obama and Steve Bannon. While some criticize his approach as "performative," Newsom's social media presence has surged, and his actions might even boost his chances of a future presidential run. The article explores the effectiveness and implications of Newsom's tactics, questioning whether this approach is a necessary response to the increasingly authoritarian political climate in the US. While humorous, the piece ultimately raises concerns about the state of American politics and the need for significant change to combat the rise of authoritarianism.