Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) recent mimicry of President Trump’s social media style offers Americans a reflection on their president.
“It’s a teaching moment. He’s mirroring and reflecting what Donald Trump is doing, so to ask the country, ‘Is this who you want as your leader, somebody who debases us and reduces the dialogue?’ And yes, I mean, it’s silly, it’s cheeky, but it also is going on offense,” Swalwell said in an interview on “CNN News Central.”
On the page for Newsom’s press office on the social platform X, multiple posts mirror the way Trump posts on his Truth Social account. The Golden State governor recently began writing his social media posts in all capital letters, just like Trump often does.
“TRUMP JUST FLED THE PODIUM WITH PUTIN — NO QUESTIONS, NOTHING! TOTAL LOW ENERGY. THE MAN LOOKED LIKE HE’D JUST EATEN 3 BUCKETS OF KFC WITH VLAD. IS HE AFRAID THE PRESS WILL ASK ABOUT ME??? (AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR) AND THE FACT I ‘STOLE THE CAMERAS’ THIS WEEK WITH ‘THE MAPS’?” Newsom’s press office posted last Friday, the day Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska.
Newsom’s social media pivot also comes amid a redistricting effort in his state to counter another redistricting effort in Texas. The California governor rallied support last week for his redistricting proposal, telling the U.S. to “wake up” to what the president is attempting to do in office.
“Wake up, America,” Newsom said at the rally. “This is a serious moment. Wake up to what’s going on. Wake up to the fear, the anxiety.”
When reached for comment, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said, “You know you’re screwed when Fang Fang’s ex-lover – who proudly posts videos of himself struggling to bench 50lbs – endorses your social media strategy.”
“Big yikes,” Jackson continued.
Updated at 4:11 p.m. EDT
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