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President Donald Trump finally lashed out at California Governor Gavin Newsom after days of trolling on social media by the Democrat.
Newsom and his office have mocked and mimicked Trump online, and swiped at some of the Republican president’s biggest MAGA supporters on social media.
The strategy has drawn a lot of attention and engagement for Newsom, who is spearheading the Democratic response to Trump-driven redistricting efforts in Republican states, and who is seen as a likely 2028 presidential candidate.
“Gavin Newscum is way down in the polls,” Trump posted to his Truth Social platform late on Wednesday evening, August 20. “He is viewed as the man who is destroying the once Great State of California. I will save California!!!”
This is a developing article. Updates to follow.

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