California Governor Gavin Newsom has rebuked the Department of Homeland Security’s use of the term “remigration” in a social media post, which has links to far-right ideologies. Newsom’s office responded to the DHS post by highlighting former President Donald Trump’s immigrant ancestry. The term “remigration” has been criticized by civil rights groups as it is associated with mass deportation. This exchange is part of a larger trend of Newsom using social media to criticize and mock Trump and his administration.
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During a press conference regarding insulin price reductions, California Governor Gavin Newsom voiced concerns about President Trump’s cognitive and physical health. Newsom described the president as “unhinged,” “unmoored by reality,” and potentially “in decline.” The Governor’s office later referenced Trump’s weight, and suggested he use a weight-loss injection. These remarks followed Trump’s comments about using certain cities as training grounds, which Newsom deemed “illegal” and “delusional.”
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Gavin Newsom calls for congressional investigation into GOP chat messages, and it immediately strikes me as a significant, yet perhaps predictable, move. The core of this call is simple: leaked messages from a Young Republicans group allegedly revealed a disturbing pattern of antisemitic and racist remarks, including praise for Hitler and discussions of rape and gas chambers. Newsom, in essence, is saying, “If Congress is willing to investigate universities for antisemitism on campus, then shouldn’t the same standard apply when the alleged perpetrators are closer to home?” The logic seems airtight: if the behavior is reprehensible, shouldn’t those in power be held accountable, regardless of their political affiliation?… Continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again raised concerns about Donald Trump’s mental state, this time by posting an AI-generated response to the question of whether losing a sense of reality is a symptom of dementia. This follows Trump’s repeated false claims about California’s wildfire response. Newsom’s actions come after Trump made similar inaccurate statements about water from the Pacific Northwest. Newsom has previously used AI to question Trump’s mental fitness.
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In response to a Truth Social post by Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump for seemingly forgetting he was president on January 6, 2021, and repeating debunked claims about the Capitol Riots being a Democratic hoax. Newsom’s remarks highlighted Trump’s post where he demanded action while incorrectly stating the “Biden FBI” placed agents at the scene. This marks the second time in recent weeks Trump has made this false claim, prompting concerns regarding his mental state and recent gaffes. Trump, who has been scrutinized since assuming the presidency for the second time, has been seen attacking his opponent for cognitive decline on the campaign trail.
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During a Fox News interview, Donald Trump claimed his use of tariffs had “saved millions of lives” and brought peace to the world. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded to Trump’s remarks on social media, mocking the former president’s self-congratulatory foreign policy claims. Trump’s comments were made as he attempted to link his economic policies to his latest foreign policy boast, which included a purported peace plan between Israel and Hamas. These comments came after Trump posted on Truth Social about a tentative peace deal.
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Newsom to sue over Trump sending California National Guard to Oregon: This is a big deal, and it’s pretty clear why. It looks like Governor Newsom is gearing up for a legal showdown over the former president’s move to deploy the California National Guard to Oregon. It’s a bold step, and it’s getting a lot of attention, understandably.
Newsom to sue over Trump sending California National Guard to Oregon: The core of the issue seems to be about who gets to call the shots with the National Guard. When the Guard is under state control, the governor has the authority. But when the President federalizes them, that authority shifts.… Continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly opposed President Trump’s proposed university compact, which offers preferential federal funding to institutions agreeing to specific reforms. Newsom stated that any California university signing the compact would immediately lose billions in state funding, including Cal Grants. The compact, which targets nine universities initially, requires changes in hiring and admissions, neutrality on institutional practices, and other reforms. The Trump administration aims to use federal funding to compel universities to adopt these reforms, while Newsom aims to prevent California universities from adopting them.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that any California university accepting the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” would immediately lose state funding. The proposed compact, offered to select universities, mandates the closure of departments deemed hostile to conservative ideas, restricts international student enrollment, enforces a specific definition of gender, and bans the consideration of race or sex in hiring and admissions in exchange for federal grants. Newsom’s office characterized the compact as a “hostile takeover,” citing concerns about government-mandated ideology and the potential for academic freedom erosion. The compact, which includes stipulations such as tuition freezes and restrictions on political speech, would lead to a loss of billions of dollars in state funding, including Cal Grants, for any participating California university.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump for continuing ballroom construction during a government shutdown. Newsom’s office shared an image of Trump with Marie Antoinette’s face, highlighting the contrast between the president’s lavish spending and potential cuts to public services. Despite the shutdown, a White House official confirmed that the $200 million expansion, privately funded by donors, will proceed. Companies like Google, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Palantir are reportedly contributing to the project.
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Newsom: Trump in “Decline,” Needs Intervention
During a press conference regarding insulin price reductions, California Governor Gavin Newsom voiced concerns about President Trump’s cognitive and physical health. Newsom described the president as “unhinged,” “unmoored by reality,” and potentially “in decline.” The Governor’s office later referenced Trump’s weight, and suggested he use a weight-loss injection. These remarks followed Trump’s comments about using certain cities as training grounds, which Newsom deemed “illegal” and “delusional.”
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