They're Actually So MAD At Him For This LOL
Gavin Newsom's Trump-Style Trolling Strategy Meets Skepticism Over California Governance
Discover if Governor Gavin Newsom’s highly visible, aggressive online pivot against Republicans is a necessary political evolution or a performance art masking fundamental policy failures in California.
Short Summary
- Newsom’s official X (Twitter) account has adopted an aggressive, all-caps tone overtly imitating Donald Trump’s style, leading to high engagement metrics.
- Critics argue this focus on style (trolling) distracts from, and attempts to mask, poor performance indicators in California, such as high unemployment and unaccounted spending on homelessness.
- Prediction markets show Newsom gaining significant traction (24%) for the Democratic nomination, suggesting the strategy successfully generates attention, despite internal party skepticism about its underlying substance.
This discussion analyzes the efficacy and implications of Governor Newsom’s new combative online persona. Speakers debate whether this aggressive style fulfills the Democratic party’s need for an anti-Trump fighter or if it represents a surrender to performative politics while ignoring substantive state issues that make him vulnerable.
Unlock all features
FREE: Get instant access to 10 AI summaries, chats, or transcripts per day.
Unlock all features
FREE: Get instant access to 10 AI summaries, chats, or transcripts per day.
Unlock all features
FREE: Get instant access to 10 AI summaries, chats, or transcripts per day.
Unlock all features
FREE: Get instant access to 10 AI summaries, chats, or transcripts per day.
Unlock all features
FREE: Get instant access to 10 AI summaries, chats, or transcripts per day.
Related videos
They Went After His Dead Sister
Destiny
63.6k views
They Actually Took Him Out...
StevenCrowder
38.5k views
what the actual f**k is happening?
Destiny
43.6k views
DUDE ACTUALLY SAID THIS
Timcast
45.7k views
they're panicking...
Destiny
83.3k views
what the actual f***k....
Destiny
52.1k views
THEY’RE ACTUALLY DOING IT
Timcast IRL
35.8k views
Is Life Harder For Men?
Destiny
68.8k views
THEY SHOULD ARREST HIM FOR THIS
Timcast
210.4k views
Hasan is actually losing it...
Destiny
68.9k views
Top Comments (10)
Am i the only one absolutely horrified from that fake smile from the guy on the right? Its something straight out of a nightmare
Gavin just held a mirror up to their faces and they didn't like what they saw. S-tier class trolling. I love it. More please!
"Trump only attacks people who attack him" *Proceeds to give an example of someone Trump attacked who didn't attack him* You can't make this shit up
Im thinking that if we all just started calling him Donut Trump and acted like nothing weird. He would have a mental breakdown within the next 3 years for sure.
Anna cringes and looks away when Gavin trolls and imitates the Republicans but cackles with laughter when Cenk trolls and imitates the Republicans right in front of her....
"Democrats, he's not your hero, trust me." - Sincerely, a MAGA collaborator, giving a pro-regime public service announcement.
They can dish it, but can't take it.
do they actually not understand that parody is often a critique of the behavior? american citizens no longer have standards. no one's going to get offended
Newsom has really stepped up for Democrats, absolute gigachad trolling
The "YOU SOUND WOKE!" comment was so satisfying!!
Unlock the Data Inside
Turn Videos into Knowledge
- Get FREE 10/day: transcripts, summaries, chats
- Chat with videos, export text & PDF
- $1 free API credit for RAG, chatbots & research
Free forever plan • All features unlocked
Top Comments (10)
Am i the only one absolutely horrified from that fake smile from the guy on the right? Its something straight out of a nightmare
Gavin just held a mirror up to their faces and they didn't like what they saw. S-tier class trolling. I love it. More please!
"Trump only attacks people who attack him" *Proceeds to give an example of someone Trump attacked who didn't attack him* You can't make this shit up
Im thinking that if we all just started calling him Donut Trump and acted like nothing weird. He would have a mental breakdown within the next 3 years for sure.
Anna cringes and looks away when Gavin trolls and imitates the Republicans but cackles with laughter when Cenk trolls and imitates the Republicans right in front of her....
"Democrats, he's not your hero, trust me." - Sincerely, a MAGA collaborator, giving a pro-regime public service announcement.
They can dish it, but can't take it.
do they actually not understand that parody is often a critique of the behavior? american citizens no longer have standards. no one's going to get offended
Newsom has really stepped up for Democrats, absolute gigachad trolling
The "YOU SOUND WOKE!" comment was so satisfying!!