Trump is clearly fed up.
President Donald Trump has finally had enough of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s online attacks. After days of trolling from the Democrat governor, Trump hit back with a fiery message that has conservatives cheering.
Trump: “Newsom Is Destroying California”
On Wednesday night, August 20, Trump posted on Truth Social:
“Gavin Newscum is tanking in the polls. People see him as the man who wrecked what was once the Great State of California. I’m the one who will bring it back!”
The blunt remark comes after weeks of mocking posts from Newsom, who has been taking shots not only at Trump but also at MAGA Republicans across social media.
Newsom’s Social Media Games
Newsom and his team have been pushing out memes, sarcastic comments, and partisan attacks online. The Democrat has positioned himself as a loud voice against Trump-led redistricting efforts in Republican states — a move many analysts see as a calculated step toward a 2028 White House run.
But while liberal media rushed to defend him, critics argue that Newsom’s social media trolling does nothing to solve California’s real problems: skyrocketing homelessness, record crime, punishing gas prices, and families fleeing the state in record numbers.
Polls Show Democrats Split
Some surveys claim Newsom remains popular among Democrats. A POLITICO-Citrin Center poll found that California Democrats preferred him over Kamala Harris in a 2028 primary matchup. Another poll released August 19 showed Newsom at 39% in a hypothetical contest against Vice President JD Vance, with Vance right behind at 37% and a significant 23% undecided.
In short, even in deep-blue California, the governor’s numbers reveal a shaky foundation.
Trump vs. Newsom on Redistricting
The online feud escalated after Trump called on Texas to “send five more Republicans” to Congress. Newsom quickly fired back on X (formerly Twitter), threatening to redraw California’s maps to counter what he claimed was Republican “rigging.”
To many conservatives, this was proof of how Democrats openly manipulate the system while accusing Republicans of the same.
Liberal Theater vs. Real America
Democratic strategists admit Newsom’s trolling is aimed at energizing a small circle of online activists. As one told Newsweek, social media “is not real life.”
That much is clear. While Newsom spends his days trolling on X, President Trump is drawing huge crowds and speaking directly to working Americans. And his warning about California hits home: what Democrats did to the Golden State, they want to do nationwide.
The Bottom Line: A Warning for America
California has never voted for Trump, but his message is clear: Democrat policies are a disaster. The back-and-forth between Trump and Newsom is about more than social media. It’s about the future of the country — whether America chooses prosperity and freedom, or the failed blueprint of California’s decline.
Trump’s vow — “I will save California” — serves as both a promise and a warning to voters across the nation.
