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Newsom Stokes Confrontation With President Trump as California Voters Grow Wary

This AI-driven escalation through satirical TikToks paired with a self-styled resistance manifesto underscores Newsom’s bid to elevate his standing ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run

Donald Trump compared to Emperor Palpatine
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Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an address on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Office of California Governor via AP)
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Overview

  • Newsom’s press office posted AI-generated TikTok videos casting Trump’s social media posts in the voice of Star Wars’ Emperor Palpatine to mock his messaging on Los Angeles protests.
  • A video released June 10 positions Newsom as the leader of a nationwide resistance to President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to quell protests over federal immigration raids.
  • California has filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s federalization of the National Guard and Marines, arguing the move overstepped presidential authority and escalated tensions.
  • In response to suggestions by Trump’s border czar Tom Homan that Newsom be arrested, the governor taunted Homan to make good on the threat.
  • A recent L.A. Times/UC Berkeley poll shows a majority of California voters believe Newsom is more focused on boosting his 2028 ambitions than on resolving the state’s pressing problems.