Decoding the internet’s fascination with Gavin Newsom, where state politics meet stan culture, sarcasm, and social media spectacle.

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“Punishable by DEATH”: Trump calls for execution of Democrats who told troops to reject illegal orders. It’s already a meme

“When they call my carry-all a murse.”

On by Lindsey Weedston
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Memes of RFK Jr and Kristi Noem posing as Spirit Halloween costumes

“Lifetime ban from Petco”: Gavin Newsom mocks Trump administration with Spirit Halloween costume memes

Who’s going as “Brain-Worm Boogeyman?”

On by Rachel Kiley
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Left: Governor Gavin Newsom speaking about the Clean California project. Right: Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock, performs on stage at the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Tweet overlay from the @GovPressOffice X account reads, ''HAS ANYONE NOTICED THAT SINCE I SAID “I HATE KID ROCK” HE'S NO LONGER 'HOT?' — GCN.'

Gavin Newsom won’t stop clowning Kid Rock in the style of Trump

“Poor Kid Rock.”

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Left: Spencer Pratt talking into the camera. Right: Spencer Pratt tweet reading 'Director of Communications for Governor Gavin Newsom shaming my appearance. His boss lets my town burn down and now he has employees harassing me.'

Spencer Pratt says Gavin Newsom’s aide “harassed” him after mocking his appearance in a post

“Are we sure this guy is even him? I think it’s a bad body double.”

On by Anna Good
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Merch from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's parody 'Patriot Shop' mocking President Donald Trump, including red cap reading 'NEWSOM WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING,' White tank top reading 'TRUMP IS NOT HOT,' White mug reading 'NEWSOM 2026,' Red cap reading 'REAL PATRIOT.' Tweet overlay from Governor Newsom reads, 'THE PATRIOT SHOP IS NOW OPEN!!!!'

Gavin Newsom mocks Trump with parody merch store—including $100 signed Bible

“MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING THIS IS THE GREATEST MERCHANDISE EVER MADE. PLEASE ENJOY, AMERICA!”

On by Anna Good
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Left: California Governor Newsom smiling while speaking at a press conf to announce water supply strategies for California. Right: Closing Bed Bath and Beyond - Store front, building to the right of frame.

Gavin Newsom’s sarcastic reply to Bed Bath & Beyond refusing to open stores in California is going viral

“BREAKING: Blockbuster says they won’t open new stores in California.”

On by Anna Good
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Left: Tweet from Governor Newsom Press Office reading 'Thank you Nancy Mace.' Right: Governor Gavin Newsom at the California and New Zealand Partner to Advance Global Climate Leadership press conference.

What’s behind Gavin Newsom’s “Thank you, Nancy Mace” tweet? Posting like Trump and misgendering the South Carolina representative

“You sound woke.”

On by Lindsey Weedston
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Left: California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a press event and smiling Right: Governor Newsome Press Office Twitter Account tweet reading 'WOW! Very few all caps (low energy!)' under a screenshot of President Donald Trump's Truth Social post in which he is no longer postin gin all caps.

Trump quietly abandons all-caps tirades after Newsom’s trolling spree

SAD!!!!!!

On by Anna Good
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“We need more of this from Democrats in general”: Gavin Newsom attempts to troll Donald Trump by tweeting in the same style, but not everyone’s a fan of the approach

“The mockery is fun and all, but we’re kind of in a literal crisis here.”

On by Rebekah Harding
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“Being forced to sleep on the floor, piled on top of one another”: Gavin Newsom calls out Trump for “mistreating” troops that he sent to LA

“If anyone is treating our troops disrespectfully, it is you.”

On by Nina Hernandez
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Photo Illustration of Gavin Newsom in front of an empty podcast /studio.

Gavin Newsom taking advice from history’s greatest monsters is the hot new left-wing meme

Will he have Casey Anthony on his new podcast to talk childcare?

On by Katherine Huggins
Gavin Newsom reading beloved with a tweet that says 'I love that everyone is finally getting introduced to Gavin Newsom. On top of everything else, he's dyslexic and memorizes every one of his speeches because he can't read off teleprompters. He, ALSO, has a photographic memory. Real super villain shit.'

Why is everyone suddenly talking about ‘Gavin Newsom Psycho Lore’?

“He may be a psycho but he’s our psycho”

On by Aimée Lutkin
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