The California governor has poked fun at the president's social media posts in recent weeks, having his press office copy Trump's use of all capital letters in their posts and giving Republicans and right wing figures denigrating nicknames.

Kid Rock has responded to a social media joke posted by Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office, in which Rock endorses him.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ’s online trolling act has claimed another victim: Kid Rock. The musician and prominent supporter of President Donald Trump was triggered on Monday by a post from Newsom’s press office account that used an AI image of Kid Rock to claim he endorsed the governor.

The post Kid Rock Takes Bait on Gavin Newsom’s Fake Endorsement Poster appeared first on Consequence. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s current MAGA-baiting social media strategy has ensnared Kid Rock in its hysterical net.

Vance continued: “This idea that Gavin Newsom is somehow gonna mimic Donald Trump’s style ― I think that ignores the fundamental genius of President Trump’s political success, which is that he’s authentic,” he said. “Don’t be a crazy person, be authentic.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on as Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Fransisco, delivers remarks during a news conference on redistricting at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Sacramento on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. California legislative leaders met with Texas Democratic lawmakers about Republican plans to redistrict. DANIEL HEUER [email protected]

Democrats are praising California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new strategy to counter Donald Trump by using the president's own social media posts to mock him. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle, former White House Deputy Director of Platforms under President Biden Megan Coyne,

Ruthless Podcast' co-hosts Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook dissect California Gov. Gavin Newsom's social media strategy mocking President Donald Trump and Democrats' 'historic losses' on 'The Story.'

Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier abruptly left a call with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other party members after she was told she was committing a felony.

Democratic Governors Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul of California and New York, respectively, issued brief warnings to Texas after the Republican-led state legislature voted Wednesday evening to advance a controversial congressional redistricting plan.