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Newsom Slams Trump’s ‘Predator Patio’ Amid Job Crisis

9/8/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump’s renovated Rose Garden, calling it the “Predator Patio” after a Republican dinner.
Newsom’s office likened House Speaker Mike Johnson to Marie Antoinette for attending while supporting cuts to health care and food stamps.
Proposed cuts could leave 17 million Americans without health coverage and reduce food assistance by $300 billion.
August job reports showed only 22,000 new jobs, with June revised down by 13,000.
The unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, the highest since December 2021.
Newsom's social media has gained attention for its strong critiques of Trump’s policies.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump’s renovated Rose Garden, calling it the “Predator Patio” after a Republican dinner.
Newsom’s office likened House Speaker Mike Johnson to Marie Antoinette for attending while supporting cuts to health care and food stamps.
Proposed cuts could leave 17 million Americans without health coverage and reduce food assistance by $300 billion.
August job reports showed only 22,000 new jobs, with June revised down by 13,000.
The unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, the highest since December 2021.
Newsom's social media has gained attention for its strong critiques of Trump’s policies.