Overview

• Newsom’s press office posted, “Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America,” shortly after promoting legislation the governor said would protect immigrant communities and hold Trump accountable.
• DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin condemned the wording on X as “This reads like a threat,” drawing a mocking reply from Newsom’s team.
• Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said he referred the post to the U.S. Secret Service and requested a full threat assessment.
• Following the exchange, the press office continued posting videos and messages highlighting the new legislation while maintaining its satirical, Trump-parody online tone.
• Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung called the post a threat, and coverage noted heightened tensions following Charlie Kirk’s assassination; there have been no public criminal charges reported.