Newsom blasts Trump’s holiday rant, but Internet points out governor’s date blunder

Gavin Newsom slammed Donald Trump’s holiday rant, and the internet mocked him for mixing up Juneteenth and Labor Day
PUBLISHED SEP 2, 2025
Many social media users noted that Donald Trump may not have been referring to Labor Day specifically in his rant (Getty Images)
Many social media users noted that Donald Trump may not have been referring to Labor Day specifically in his rant (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON,DC: California Gov Gavin Newsom blasted Donald Trump for ranting about “too many non-working holidays.”

The comments, made during the Labor Day weekend, sparked debate over Trump’s stance on federal holidays and renewed scrutiny of his record on Juneteenth and Black History Month. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference at Raleigh Studios unveiling a vast expansion of California’s Film and Television Credit Program on October 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal which would expand the program to $750 million annually, a major increase from the $330 million currently allocated, amid sluggish film and TV productions in Hollywood and across California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference at Raleigh Studios unveiling a vast expansion of California’s Film and Television Credit Program on October 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Newsom’s sharp response to Trump’s tirade

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 10: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Michigan is considered a key battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, holding 15 electoral votes. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed. The workers don't want it either! Soon we'll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year. It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”



 

Newsom fired back on X with a single line: “Donald Trump thinks you should be working today.”



 

Internet accuses Newsom of twisting Trump's holiday comment

Some noted that the screenshot Newsom shared came from June 19, 2025, Juneteenth, a federal holiday established in 2021. While Trump did not mention a specific date in his rant, critics linked it to his shifting positions on federal observances.

Many online users jumped in to defend Trump and accused Newsom of misrepresenting his post. One wrote, “More lies by Gavin Newsom. This quote of his was in relation to the fake, racist, and un-American Juneteenth holiday.” Another said, “I know this is hard for someone as privileged as you to understand Gavin, but some of us would like to be working today.”



 



 

Others chimed in: “No, he thinks fake holidays like Juneteenth is a joke. So do I,” and “I am working today. Farmers don’t get days off. Plants don’t care about your holidays. A day off today is more work tomorrow.”



 



 

Some even pointed to the timing: “Show me where it says today,” one remarked, while another argued, “He wrote this post on Juneteenth not Labor Day.”



 



 

Despite the backlash, Trump has continued issuing traditional proclamations. In February 2025, he called on officials to honor Black History Month, and for Labor Day this year, he shared a graphic on Truth Social reading, “Celebrating 250 years of the American Worker. Happy Labor Day!”



 

Newsom, meanwhile, has been publicly criticizing Trump for weeks, questioning both his health and his leadership.

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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