Gavin Newsom mimics Trump’s all-caps posting style in jab amid fight over congressional redistricting

A typical Trump Truth Social post often features all-caps declarations, nicknames for political rivals and over-the-top promises
Gavin Newsom takes mocks Trump using exaggerated all caps message during redistricting clash (Getty Images)
Gavin Newsom takes mocks Trump using exaggerated all caps message during redistricting clash (Getty Images)

AUSTIN, TEXAS: California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a satirical swing at Donald Trump, releasing an all-caps statement mimicking the president’s Truth Social style as their clash over congressional redistricting intensifies.

Newsom’s mock statement came in response to Republican efforts in Texas to redraw electoral maps in a way that could secure five additional GOP seats in the US House.

Trump has publicly urged Republican-controlled legislatures nationwide to pursue similar changes to protect their majority heading into 2026.

Gavin Newsom mocks Trump in all-caps tirade over redistricting feud

California Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigns for President Joe Biden at the Van Buren County Democratic Party's
California Governor Gavin Newsom campaigns for President Joe Biden at the Van Buren County Democratic Party's "BBQ for Biden-Harris" event on July 4, 2024 in South Haven, Michigan (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Newsom’s parody message referred to Trump as “DONALD ‘TACO’ TRUMP” and claimed California would create “NEW, MORE ‘BEAUTIFUL MAPS’” that would help Democrats reclaim the House.

“DONALD “TACO” TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, “MISSED” THE DEADLINE!!! CALIFORNIA WILL NOW DRAW NEW, MORE “BEAUTIFUL MAPS,” THEY WILL BE HISTORIC AS THEY WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (DEMS TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!). BIG PRESS CONFERENCE THIS WEEK WITH POWERFUL DEMS AND GAVIN NEWSOM — YOUR FAVORITE GOVERNOR — THAT WILL BE DEVASTATING FOR “MAGA.” THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! — GN,” the statement read.



 

He followed up with another dig in a style reminiscent of Trump’s own Truth Social posts, writing, “WHEN SPEAKER “LITTLE MAN” JOHNSON IS STANDING IN “THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE,” HE CAN THANK DONALD “TACO” J. TRUMP. TRUMP MISSED A SIMPLE DEADLINE — SOMETHING HE HAS OFTEN DONE WITH HIS MANY FAILED BUSINESSES — NOW CALIFORNIA WILL “FIRE” HIM WITH NEW, “MORE BEAUTIFUL MAPS.” HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, “HISTORIC” PRESS CONFERENCE WITH YOUR FAVORITE GOVERNOR GAVIN CHRISTOPHER NEWSOM!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOU ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. — GCN”



 

The post took aim at Trump for missing the redistricting deadline, while revealing California’s plan to roll out new “historic” congressional maps. It also teased a high-profile press conference featuring top Democratic leaders, hinting that the announcement could deal a significant setback to Trump’s “MAGA” agenda.



 

A typical Trump Truth Social post often features all-caps declarations, nicknames for political rivals like “CROOKED HILLARY,” over-the-top promises (“IT WILL BE HISTORIC. THE BEST EVER!”) and constant self-branding (“THE GREATEST PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY!”)

Internet reacts as Gavin Newsom clashes with Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, one of the largest manufacturers of semiconductor chips, plans to invest $100 billion in new manufacturing facilities in the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ongoing war of words with President Donald Trump over the redrawing of electoral districts has sparked a wave of online reactions many laced with humor and praise for the governor’s quick wit.

One user joked, “This is a copyright violation and I have reported it.”



 

Another applauded the tone of the exchange, “Whoever's running this account — well done. This is the way to handle the ridiculousness of all these Truth Social rants.”



 

Fans of the governor chimed in with support, “Love it. Favorite Gov. Newsom is really good at this. Thanks for your attention to this matter.”



 

Others saw it as a win for Democrats, “Big fan of this. Definitely a step in the right direction for the Democrats.”



 

And some were simply here for the entertainment with one writing, “This is the content I am on this site for.” Another added, “You're the man. 48th President of the United States of America in the making. Go! Gavin Texas got your back.”



 



 

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