Gavin Newsom trolled as he says Dem talk of replacing Joe Biden after debate 'unhelpful and unnecessary'

Newsom’s steadfast support for Biden comes amid growing speculation within the Democratic Party about Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate
In a fundraising pitch, Gavin Newsom strongly defended Joe Biden's debate performance (Newsnation/YouTube, Getty Images)
In a fundraising pitch, Gavin Newsom strongly defended Joe Biden's debate performance (Newsnation/YouTube, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: California Governor Gavin Newsom, a prominent campaign surrogate for President Joe Biden, has stirred controversy by dismissing concerns about Biden’s candidacy following his debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

Newsom’s steadfast support for Biden comes amid growing speculation within the Democratic Party about Biden’s viability as a presidential candidate in the upcoming election, as reported by The Hill.

Gavin Newsom defends Joe Biden against rumors of replacing him on Democratic ticket

In a fundraising pitch for the Biden campaign, Newsom strongly defended Biden's debate performance, countering widespread criticism. "I am old fashioned, but on the substance Joe Biden won the debate last night. That is what matters to me. All this other talk … it’s unhelpful and unnecessary," Newsom expressed.

"Don’t look at 30 minutes … look at 3 and a half years of Joe Biden as president. That’s what I intend to do, and I hope you’ll join me," Newsom urged in his email, encouraging supporters to donate through the Democratic National Committee’s online portal. 

Newsom’s remarks come after Biden’s debate performance was widely criticized, even within his own party.

Former Senator Claire McCaskill expressed disappointment during an interview with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, stating, "Joe Biden had one thing he had to do tonight, and he didn’t do it. He had one thing he had to accomplish, and that was reassure America that he was up to the job at his age. And he failed at that."

McCaskill’s sentiments were echoed by many in the political arena, further worsened by a CNN post-debate snap poll where 67 percent of respondents believed Trump won, compared to 33 percent for Biden. This marked a significant contrast from a similar poll during the 2020 election, where 60 percent of voters believed Biden had won the first debate.

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Joe Biden’s debate performance was notably affected by his raspy voice. (Getty Images)

Biden’s debate performance was notably affected by his raspy voice, which the White House attributed to a cold. Throughout the debate, he appeared to struggle with articulating clear points. Despite these challenges, Biden’s campaign has dismissed rumors about him potentially bowing out of the race or being replaced on the Democratic ticket.

Newsom, a potential successor to Biden, has been a steadfast ally. Having served as California’s governor since 2019, after roles as lieutenant governor and mayor of San Francisco, Newsom’s political career has been marked by resilience, including surviving multiple gubernatorial recall attempts.

His popularity within the Democratic Party has positioned him as a rising star on the national stage.

Meanwhile, Trump weighed in on the post-debate discussions during a Fox News Digital interview, asserting that he believes Biden will remain the Democratic nominee despite the backlash.

"They wouldn’t have done any better. No one else would have been better," he claimed.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during electio
Gavin Newsom defends Joe Biden against rumors of replacing him on Democratic ticket. (Getty Images)

Gavin Newsom's defense of Joe Biden sparks intense backlash online

The internet quickly erupted with harsh reactions to Newsom’s defense of Biden.

One Facebook user said, "More gaslighting from the pathetic left." While another remarked, "Newsom might be loyal but he's also in la la land. Biden was pale, his mouth repeatedly hung open, he could barely talk and he had no answer to the grocery store and utilities inflation so harming middle class America."

A third user wrote, "This guy is as clueless as Biden. No wonder California is a dump." Another user commented, "Denying reality isn't helping either, Newsom." One user posted, "They both need to go. Biden and Newsom."

A sixth user mentioned, "Disgusting! Newsom is a corrupt lying criminal." A seventh user stated, "Just shows Newsom’s poor performance judgment!" Lastly, a user said, "Anyone with half a brain cell left after watching that debate knows Biden is done."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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