Gavin Newsom faces flak after criticizing Donald Trump in a social media post.
'A Fraud and a Thief': 'Hopeless' Gavin Newsom Triggers MAGA Backlash After Calling Trump 'Desperate'
California Governor Gavin Newsom is known to be one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump.
The governor frequently takes digs at the president on his X handle, which often leads to polarizing views from internet users.
Rumors are rife that he might also become a candidate in the 2028 presidential election and enter the race to succeed the current commander-in-chief.
Be it the policies of the administration, the public appearances of the president, or his Truth Social posts, Newsom frequently scrutinizes Trump’s actions and decisions.
His posts on Trump divide the internet and often spark a debate between Republicans and Democrats.
In a recent X post, Newsom called the president a "desperate" individual, prompting Trump’s MAGA loyalists to quickly lash out at the governor.
What Did Gavin Newsom Say About Donald Trump?
Gavin Newsom slams Donald Trump in a post on X.
In his latest post, Newsom took a sharp dig at Trump and stated, “Everyday Donald Trump is attacking truth and trust. He’s desperate, his back is against the wall. And when you are desperate, you are prone to do anything.”
The post largely backfired on him, as Trump supporters slammed him for his jibe at the president.
Social Media Users Reacts to Gavin Newsom's Post
An X user reacts to Gavin Newsom's recent post against Donald Trump.
Responding to Newsom's post, one X users wrote, “You are such a fraud and a thief. You should just really shut up. You have absolutely destroyed California, you and your liberal friends.”
An individual stated, “The same people calling Trump ‘desperate’ are the ones who have spent years obsessing over him non-stop.”
“There are many adjectives that adequately describe Trump but I don’t think desperate is one of them,” noted another user.
A person commented, “Another day, another bag of lies from Newsom. It’s glorious on how you are sounding so desperate,” while another user wrote, “You sound like a man of experience. If anyone is desperate, its the Democrat party right now. You folks are broke. That’s usually when desperation seeps in.”
One user opined, “Your state attacks its own citizens with rampant crime, fraud and incompetence.”
Lashing out at Newsom, an individual wrote, “You are describing yourself. You should add hopeless to your self-assessment. And possibly a future tenant of a federal prison.”
However, one Trump critic agreed with Newsom and stated, “This is spot on from Newsom. Donald Trump is not just lying anymore. He is systematically destroying any remaining faith in truth itself. Every single day, he attacks facts, institutions, elections and basic reality because the walls are closing in on him.”
The comment further read, “Desperate people do desperate things and a desperate Trump with power is terrifying. Republicans have tied themselves to this chaotic mess and keep making excuses for it. At some point, they have to admit, they are enabling someone who does not care about truth, democracy and anything bigger than himself. Its exhausting and genuinely dangerous.”