Newsom Targets Trump Again
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again stirring controversy online — this time by posting an AI-generated video that shows President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in handcuffs. For many Americans, especially conservative voters, the stunt signals just how far the left is willing to go to mock political opponents during a tense election climate.
Newsom shared the video Wednesday on X, sparking immediate backlash. The clip shows AI versions of Trump, Hegseth, and Miller sitting on outdoor steps with their hands behind their backs as the words “It’s cuffing season” appear on screen. Moments later, the three appear inside a vehicle, lifting their cuffed hands to their faces while crying. The video ends with the men approaching what appears to be a courthouse entrance surrounded by police officers, spectators, and media.
All of this is set to R&B singer SZA’s trending song “Big Boys.”
White House Triggered the Exchange With Its Own ICE Video
Newsom’s video was a direct response to an earlier White House post that used the same SZA track. That video showcased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arresting criminal illegal immigrants, paired with the message:
“WE HEARD IT’S CUFFING SZN. Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America.”
But the Biden White House soon found itself in hot water with the music artists they relied on.
SZA blasted the administration, accusing officials of exploiting musicians for political gain. She described it as “inhumane,” “dark,” and “boring.”
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter slammed a similar White House video last week, calling the tactic “evil and disgusting.”
Conservatives say the backlash shows how tone-deaf the administration has become on immigration and border security.
Newsom Has Been Using AI to Target Trump for Months
This latest post isn’t Newsom’s first attempt to use artificial intelligence to insult or belittle President Trump.
- Just last week, Newsom posted an AI-generated image of himself receiving a fictional “Kohl’s Peace Prize,” mocking Trump’s interest in the Nobel Peace Prize.
- In October, Newsom’s campaign pushed out an AI image portraying Trump as Marie Antoinette, claiming the former president wanted a lavish White House ballroom while everyday Americans struggled with health care costs.
That post declared: “TRUMP ‘MARIE ANTOINETTE’ SAYS, ‘NO HEALTH CARE FOR YOU PEASANTS, BUT A BALLROOM FOR THE QUEEN!’”
For many voters, the pattern is clear: Newsom is using AI not for innovation, but for online theatrics aimed at undermining Trump.
Newsom Suddenly Claims He’s “Softened” on a Third Trump Term
Surprisingly, while Newsom continues to post aggressive anti-Trump content, he recently said he has “softened” on the idea of President Trump pursuing a third term — something Trump has teased despite constitutional limits.
Speaking on The Jack Cocchiarella Show, Newsom suggested Trump’s future is limited and added:
“His regime is going to be measured not in decades, but in years. And that’s comforting.”
Political observers note that Newsom is widely expected to run in 2028, and his constant fixation on Trump appears to be a strategic effort to elevate his national profile through shock-value social media posts.
Why This Story Matters for Conservative Readers
For older conservative Americans, especially those following the 2024 and 2028 political landscape, Newsom’s behavior raises major concerns:
- The normalization of AI-generated political attacks
- The increasing hostility toward Trump supporters
- The blatant double standards in how Democrats use federal messaging
- The ongoing weaponization of media and technology against political opponents
Newsom’s online theatrics reflect a broader trend on the left: mock first, lead later.
