Gavin Newsom mocks Trump’s top officials with spoof Halloween costumes

Gavin Newsom's costume ideas included 'Brain-Worm Boogeyman', 'Border Barbie Cosplay', and 'Sloshed Signal Leaking Specter'
PUBLISHED OCT 31, 2025
Gavin Newsom mocked Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and Robert F Kennedy Jr by sharing spoof Halloween costumes inspired by them (Getty Images)
Gavin Newsom mocked Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and Robert F Kennedy Jr by sharing spoof Halloween costumes inspired by them (Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Gavin Newsom got into the Halloween spirit by sharing a costume guide inspired by some of Donald Trump’s top officials. The California governor didn't leave any stone unturned while mocking them. 

On X (formerly Twitter), the Governor Newsom Press Office account revealed a lineup of hilarious Halloween costumes. The posts included images of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Each post featured not just images but also witty captions that poked fun at some of Trump’s closest allies. It seems the California governor is really in the Halloween spirit. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks about the “Election Rigging Response Act” at a press conference at the Democracy Center, Japanese American National Museum on August 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Newsom spoke about a possible California referendum on redistricting to counter the legislative effort to add five Republican House seats in the state of Texas. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks about the 'Election Rigging Response Act' at a press conference at the Democracy Center, Japanese American National Museum on August 14, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Newsom mocks Trump’s inner circle with satirical Halloween costume ideas

The first post in the series was captioned, “Presenting: Sloshed Signal Leaking Specter,” featuring a costume inspired by Pete Hegseth.



The Spirit Halloween-style kit for Hegseth comes equipped with "a water flask, razors for all troops, a revolving door of employees, the wrong Signal chat, a skateboard, and an axe." Among the items not included are “the ability to do a pull-up,” “an invite to a strip club,” “questionable tattoos,” and “an email from Mom.”



The second tweet was for Agriculture Secretary Rollins. Her “Farm Girl” costume includes a country-style outfit, Fox & Friends cue cards, Argentinian steaks, and flashcards on climate change denial. The “Not Included” section shows “agricultural experience, funding for SNAP, and compassion for the 42 million Americans.”



The third tweet shared was a costume featuring “everybody’s favorite ICE Barbie,” Homeland Security Secretary Noem, rebranded here as “Kosplay Kristi.” Her kit includes LARP gear for all occasions, aviator sunglasses for ICE raids, and her own film crew. The “Not Included” section mentions “not a lifetime ban from Petco, a selfie with Kim Jong Un, or a voodoo doll of the South Park writers.”



The final costume was aimed at RFK Jr. His kit includes “a measles party invitation, a CDC resignation rolodex, and a pair of jeans for the gym.” In the “Not Included” section, however, it lists “a dead bear cub, the brain matter the worm ate, and Tylenol,” which the HHS secretary has linked to an increased risk of autism. 

Trump welcomes trick-or-treaters to White House as Newsom takes playful jab at officials

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump handout candy to children during the annual Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The President and first lady welcomed military, law enforcement, and foster and adoptive families, as well as administration officials and their children, to the annual trick-or-treat celebration on the White House grounds. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hand out candy to children during the annual Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn of the White House on October 30, 2025, in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Though the California governor mocked Donald Trump’s top officials with his fiery costume ideas, the president and his team have yet to respond.

Moreover, on Thursday, the POTUS and Melania Trump were busy hosting a lively Halloween celebration at the White House, where they greeted trick-or-treaters, handed out candy to children, and posed for photos.

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