In the latest episode of the ongoing political soap opera that is the modern American political landscape, President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have once again taken to the digital stage to air their grievances and spar over potential presidential aspirations. And folks, if you’re looking for a bit of political theater, you’re in for a treat.
On Monday night, President Trump, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, took to Truth Social with a snappy declaration:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 24, 2026
Newsom’s camp was quick to snap back with a response that dripped with sarcasm:
WOW. THE PRESIDENT IS SUNDOWNING HARDER THAN USUAL TONIGHT!!! — GOVERNOR GCN https://t.co/bHaXaR8Nhu
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) February 24, 2026
Ah, the sweet melody of political banter, where maturity often takes a backseat to snark. But this little back-and-forth isn’t just about social media jabs. It’s about positioning, narratives, and who can outwit whom in the public eye.
Let’s not forget, this is the same Governor Newsom who’s been crisscrossing the country, hawking his latest memoir and raising eyebrows about his future political plans. Rumors are swirling like a California wildfire that Newsom might have his eye on the White House. He hasn’t officially thrown his hat into the ring, but he’s certainly showing all the signs he plans to throw his hat in the ring for 2028.
In an interview with CNN, Newsom played coy about a possible presidential run, suggesting the decision would be a family affair. When asked if his family was on board, he quipped, “It depends on the day.” And in a rather telling exchange with his son, Newsom revealed a bit of the familial tug-of-war: “You can’t, I’m too young, you need to spend more time with us.”
This whole online feud between the President and Newsom started when Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, took a swipe at the president. After the U.S. Olympic women’s team declined a White House invite, Siebel Newsom jumped into a conversation that didn’t involve her at all, asserting that the women’s team preferred arenas “where women are actually respected.”
Is anyone else confused? The Trump administration has many women in positions of power. He literally surrounds himself with Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, his Chief of Staff, Susan Wiley, his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and many, many other women he placed in high-level roles in his administration. This idea by Sibel Newsom that Trump doesn’t respect or value women falls flat.
As we edge closer to the midterms, the stakes are high, and the drama promises to be as riveting as ever. But unfortunately for Gavin Newsom, things aren’t looking too good for his political future. Even popular Democrat influencers, like Charlamagne tha God, are saying Gavin will never be president.
https://twitter.com/WellsJorda89710/status/2026129924243734721
And CNN’s data guru Harry Enten reveals that no on is interested in Gavin Newsom anymore…OUCH!