California Governor Gavin Newsom's press team has adopted former President Donald Trump's distinctive social media style in a series of satirical posts, Fox News reported.
Critiques and humor blend on social platforms where Newsom’s team mimics Trump’s signature communication style.
The involvement of Newsom's team emerged on platforms like X and Truth Social, where they stridently employ all caps and nicknames to mimic Trump's online rhetoric.
In a notable event last week, the White House Rapid Response shared an image depicting Trump pointing at Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Alaska. Reacting to this, Newsom's press crew posted a counter image of Newsom pointing at Trump, accompanied by boastful and mocking commentary about Trump’s personal and political demeanor.
The posts lampoon Trump’s energy levels and aesthetics, using phrases like "TOTAL BETA" to criticize his appearance and stamina. Newsom's online persona accused Trump of evading questions during his dialogue with Putin, jesting that Trump looked depleted as if he had "eaten 3 buckets of KFC" during the encounter.
Such theatrical exchanges have ignited discussions across social media platforms, drawing attention to the continued rivalry and the potent utilization of public communication strategies in political maneuvering.
Further extending their critique, Newsom’s posts tackled serious political strategies through a satirical lens. They commented on Newsom’s redistricting efforts in California, presenting them as a victorious counter to similar maneuvers by Texas Republicans endorsed by Trump.
Tongue-in-cheek, Newsom's team floated the idea of Newsom deserving the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in redistricting, claiming such moves brought about peace and democracy. These strategies were described as monumental, and claims were made that they saved democracy.
These tongue-in-cheek posts included comparisons to Trump's achievements and suggested Trump even considered giving California to Russia, mocking his political prowess in striking deals.
The arguments crescendoed with assertions of Newsom being a peacemaker stopping "political wars," an angle pushed rigorously by the governor's social media operatives. This was further elaborated with declarative statements on how the redistricting maps would fundamentally transform electoral fairness and governance in America.
In a notable post, the imitation by Newsom's team was blatant: "MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING -- AND I AGREE -- THAT I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM (AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR) DESERVE THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE," further showcasing the audacity of the mimicry in online engagements.
Amidst the humor, Newsom's team asserted their leader’s robust energy, in contrast to Trump’s portrayed weariness, claiming Newsom was "America's solution."
This satirical exchange underscores the unique use of social media by politicians to enhance their public persona and directly engage—or enrage—their opponents and supporters alike, highlighting the evolving dynamics of digital political communication.
The persistence and creativity in these posts may redefine conventional perceptions of political rivalry and engagement in the age of viral media and online presence, possibly setting new standards or expectations for public political discourse.
Newsom’s approach, thus, not only targets Trump but also attempts to resonate with a broader audience, using humor and mockery as tools to underscore serious political messages and strategies.
