'Was he looking into a mirror?' Internet mocks Gov Gavin Newsom for calling Donald Trump 'damaged goods' and 'more unhinged' than ever

California Governor Gavin Newsom took a jibe at former President Donald Trump, calling him a 'flawed candidate'
Gov Gavin Newsom likened Donald Trump to 'damaged goods' ahead of his potential GOP nomination for the 2024 presidential election (Getty Images)
Gov Gavin Newsom likened Donald Trump to 'damaged goods' ahead of his potential GOP nomination for the 2024 presidential election (Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Taking a swipe at former President Donald Trump, California Gov Gavin Newsom asserted that he is "more unhinged" than ever as the potential for a rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden looms in November, reported The Hill.

In a recent interview with MSNBC's Alex Wagner, the Democratic Governor claimed, "He can't be beaten in a primary, but in a general election a general election, I think he's the most flawed candidate in my lifetime."

"He is damaged goods," Newsom stated.



 

Claiming the Republican frontrunner is not as entertaining as before, the Governor added, "He's more unhinged than he ever was, more extreme, obviously more dangerous across the spectrum of issues."

Trump is leading the GOP primary polls with a clear majority. The landmark victories in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary strengthened his possibility of becoming the GOP presidential nominee. 

PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA - JULY 1: Former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd at a campaign event on July 1, 2023, in Pickens, South Carolina. The former president faces a growing list of Republican primary challengers. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Donald Trump is the current GOP frontrunner (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Nikki Haley is the only remaining opponent to the ex-President after Ron DeSantis dropped out.

Gavin Newsom slams GOP lawmakers over border deal crisis

Newsom, in another interview with Wagner, criticized the Republican lawmakers for giving into Trump's agenda regarding the escalating crisis at the southern border of the country, as per reports by Mediaite.

Labeling the acts of the Republican Party and Trump as a "disgrace," the California Governor stated, "These guys are so weak. How … it's just so pathetically weak, this Republican Party."

YUMA, ARIZONA - MAY 18: A U.S. Border Patrol agent checks the passports of immigrants after they cro
Escalating crisis in the US southern border has turned into a debating point ahead of the 2024 presidential election (Getty Images)

Trump lately has been meddling in the emerging bipartisan border deal, actively lobbying the GOP Senators to kill it to prevent Biden's victory.

On the other hand, he has also ramped up the criticism against his successor on the worsening migrant crisis in the southern border. 



 

During a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 27, the GOP frontrunner called out the incumbent for putting restraining orders on Texas Gov Greg Abbott's plan to install razor wires to prevent illegal migrant crossings.

Internet reacts to Gavin Newsom's remarks

Social media users ridiculed Newsom for stating Trump's incompetence in the general election by pointing out his failures as California's Governor.

One user asked, "Was he looking into a mirror when he said that???"



 

Another user mocked Newsome, saying, "Hello Pot, it’s Kettle."

A third user added, "Then he should run, not just talk."



 



 

"Gavin is a greasy empty suit that has groomed himself to be another lifelong politician. Just say NO," read a fourth response.



 

One user remarked, "Meanwhile people are fleeing from California."



 

Another user added, "Ahhahaa...from Mr I'm Perfect."

Another opined, "Newsome is a joke."



 



 

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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