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Newsom Channels Trump in Bid for Democratic Control

8/14/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is channeling Donald Trump on social media, aiming to reshape redistricting and bolster Democratic control of the U.S. House. His serious posts threaten to "end the Trump presidency," yet critics claim he’s merely imitating Trump without tangible success, as he grapples with backlash over his own policies amidst a focus on social issues.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is channeling Donald Trump on social media, aiming to reshape redistricting and bolster Democratic control of the U.S. House. His serious posts threaten to "end the Trump presidency," yet critics claim he’s merely imitating Trump without tangible success, as he grapples with backlash over his own policies amidst a focus on social issues.