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Newsom Defends Trolling Trump Amid Midterm Redistricting Tensions

8/21/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom defended his online trolling strategy against Donald Trump, emphasizing the need to oppose authoritarianism.
He criticized Trump's normalization and expressed the importance of pushback.
Newsom's mocking posts have resonated with Democrats but provoked backlash from conservative media.
Redistricting in California and Texas is anticipated to be a contentious issue leading up to the midterms.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom defended his online trolling strategy against Donald Trump, emphasizing the need to oppose authoritarianism.
He criticized Trump's normalization and expressed the importance of pushback.
Newsom's mocking posts have resonated with Democrats but provoked backlash from conservative media.
Redistricting in California and Texas is anticipated to be a contentious issue leading up to the midterms.