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Newsom Slams Trump’s ‘Furry Party’ Amid Rivalry

1/16/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for hosting a 'furry party' at Mar-a-Lago during the Hero Dog Awards Gala.
Newsom posted AI-generated images of Donald Trump in a dog costume and questioned the event’s nature.
He expressed confusion over attendees in dog masks.
The White House did not comment on Newsom's remarks.
Critics have linked the furry community to sexual motivations amid the ongoing Trump–Newsom rivalry.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for hosting a 'furry party' at Mar-a-Lago during the Hero Dog Awards Gala.
Newsom posted AI-generated images of Donald Trump in a dog costume and questioned the event’s nature.
He expressed confusion over attendees in dog masks.
The White House did not comment on Newsom's remarks.
Critics have linked the furry community to sexual motivations amid the ongoing Trump–Newsom rivalry.