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Trump, Newsom's Meme War Escalates Amid Shutdown Tensions

10/4/2025

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Right-wing figures share memes of Democrats wearing sombreros, alleging the left mocks the American people.
Whoopi Goldberg calls the Trump and Newsom meme war a digital circus.
The government shutdown heightens tensions; The View panelists express frustration and urge focus on duties.
Newsom and Trump exchange AI memes mocking policies; The White House rebukes The View over shutdown remarks.

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Story summary

Right-wing figures share memes of Democrats wearing sombreros, alleging the left mocks the American people.
Whoopi Goldberg calls the Trump and Newsom meme war a digital circus.
The government shutdown heightens tensions; The View panelists express frustration and urge focus on duties.
Newsom and Trump exchange AI memes mocking policies; The White House rebukes The View over shutdown remarks.