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Newsom Slams Trump Amid 2028 Speculation and Lawsuit

11/16/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump, suggesting he is "not mentally well" after Trump discussed his "outstanding" MRI results with confusion over the analysis.
Newsom's comments have escalated amid speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028.
He has also targeted Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein through manipulated images on social media.
Additionally, Newsom faces a lawsuit from the Department of Justice concerning Proposition 50, which seeks to redraw California's congressional boundaries to address Republican gerrymandering.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Donald Trump, suggesting he is "not mentally well" after Trump discussed his "outstanding" MRI results with confusion over the analysis.
Newsom's comments have escalated amid speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028.
He has also targeted Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein through manipulated images on social media.
Additionally, Newsom faces a lawsuit from the Department of Justice concerning Proposition 50, which seeks to redraw California's congressional boundaries to address Republican gerrymandering.