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WATCH: Gavin Newsom Is the Wolf in Trump’s Clothing

Elise McCue • August 19, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is hoping you’re too stupid to see his Trumpian rebrand for what it really is.

Democrats spent years mocking President Donald Trump’s style, calling it “toxic” and “dangerous.” But now, when their closest thing to a 2028 front-runner needs a makeover, suddenly he’s in denim, posing with Americana vibes, copying Trump’s online tone.

But cosplaying conservatism won’t work if the values you’re trying to “conserve” are inherently anti-American, like supporting rioters, pushing child sex changes, shielding illegal aliens, and rigging congressional maps through a recent redistricting initiative.

If 2024 proved anything, it’s that Americans want authenticity. And Newsom can’t hide his anti-American policies behind a cowboy costume.

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