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Newsom Mocks Trump Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Donald Trump after a video showed Trump struggling with an open umbrella on Air Force One.
- Newsom used the clip to criticize Trump for the ongoing government shutdown, a move tied to his rivalry with Trump as he positions for a potential 2028 presidential run.
- The shutdown is in its 13th day.
- Polls show 41% blame Republicans and 30% blame Democrats.
