Trump Trolls Democrat Governors
President Donald Trump is going on the offensive, launching sharp attacks on prominent Democrat governors as he works to secure his legacy and shape the 2028 presidential race — even while still serving in the White House.
Trump’s strategy is clear: define the Democrat opposition early, rally his conservative base, and spotlight the failures of far-left policies on crime, immigration, and the economy.
Targeting Newsom, Pritzker, and Moore
Trump has zeroed in on three rising Democrat figures:
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom,
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, and
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
These governors, Trump says, represent the “radical Democrat agenda” destroying America’s cities through skyrocketing crime rates, open borders, and reckless spending.
“Democrats like these are a danger to every American family,” Trump has repeatedly said, tying their policies to the chaos in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Baltimore.
None of the three have officially announced plans to run in 2028 — and Moore has publicly denied interest — but Trump is already working to define them as political foils in the minds of voters.
Trump Names His Top GOP Successors
Advisers close to Trump say his focus isn’t just on taking down Democrats — it’s also about ensuring the GOP remains the party of America First.
He has floated Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the strongest Republican candidates to carry the torch in 2028. Both have been closely aligned with Trump’s vision for border security, law and order, and putting American workers first.
No Holds Barred: Trump Gets Personal
Trump’s attacks have been direct and unapologetic, resonating with conservative voters who are tired of “politically correct” politics.
- On Gavin Newsom – Trump calls him “Newscum”, mocking California’s disastrous high-speed rail boondoggle and failure to stop violent crime and homelessness.
- On JB Pritzker – Trump blasts the Illinois governor as “weak, pathetic, and incompetent” while highlighting Chicago’s crime epidemic, which has worsened under Democrat leadership.
- On Wes Moore – Trump exposed Moore’s Bronze Star controversy, where Moore falsely claimed military honors in 2006. Trump declared this revelation “the end of Moore’s political career.”
Over the weekend, Trump even posted a viral meme of himself as Robert Duvall’s character from Apocalypse Now, captioned:
“Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.”
The post doubles down on Trump’s proposal to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, signaling a tougher, no-nonsense approach to national security and violent crime.
Democrats Strike Back
The governors have not taken Trump’s attacks lightly:
- Newsom’s team mocked Trump online, calling him “erratic and dangerous.”
- Pritzker labeled Trump a “wannabe dictator” and condemned his talk of sending troops to Chicago as “outrageous.”
- Moore invited Trump to walk with him through Baltimore — an invitation Trump firmly declined.
All three governors have opposed Trump’s National Guard deployments to cities plagued by violence, further deepening the divide between Trump’s law-and-order agenda and Democrat resistance.
Why Trump’s Strategy Works
Republican strategists say Trump’s attacks serve two purposes:
- Rallying voters for the 2026 midterms by energizing the conservative base.
- Setting the narrative for 2028, framing Democrats as dangerous radicals long before they can gain traction.
“They’re the perfect foil — examples of what failed Democrat leadership looks like,” said American Conservative Union Chair Matt Schlapp.
Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel agreed, emphasizing that spotlighting Democrat leaders reminds voters how extreme and reckless the left has become.
The Crime Issue: Trump’s Secret Weapon
While some Republicans want to focus on inflation and the economy, Trump sees crime as the issue that resonates most deeply with voters — especially suburban and older voters concerned about safety.
By hammering Democrat leaders over rising violent crime rates, Trump draws a clear contrast:
- Democrats = lawlessness and chaos
- Trump and the GOP = law, order, and safety for American families
Bottom Line
President Trump’s relentless attacks aren’t just political theater — they’re a calculated strategy to secure Republican victories in 2026 and 2028.
By keeping Newsom, Pritzker, and Moore on the defensive, Trump is shaping the narrative early and ensuring that when the time comes, America is ready to reject Democrat radicalism and embrace strong, conservative leadership once again.
