Sacramento, CA – October 23, 2025
In a raw, unfiltered tirade that’s set social media ablaze, California Governor Gavin Newsom just eviscerated President Donald Trump as a “deadbeat bastard” for “ruining our economy, shredding democracy, and turning the White House into a circus of chaos.
” The explosive remarks, dropped during a fiery press conference at the state capitol and relayed live by BBC News mere 30 minutes ago, mark a new low in the duo’s long-simmering blood feud—and a potential game-changer for Democrats eyeing 2028.
Newsom, his voice cracking with barely contained fury, didn’t mince words as he addressed a crowd of reporters amid California’s latest budget crunch and wildfire recovery efforts. “This deadbeat bastard has wrecked everything he touches—from gutting healthcare for millions to botching COVID so bad we buried grandparents alone,” he thundered, jabbing a finger at a blown-up photo of Trump’s golf outings during the pandemic. “He’s the reason families are homeless in LA, why our kids can’t afford college, and why the world’s laughing at us. Enough! Democrats, it’s time to fight dirty because he’s been playing that game for years.”
The governor’s outburst was sparked by Trump’s latest Truth Social barrage, where he dubbed Newsom “Newscum the Destroyer” over stalled federal aid for California’s drought-ravaged farms. But this wasn’t just payback—it’s personal. Newsom, a rising star with whispers of a presidential bid, channeled the frustration of a nation still reeling from inflation spikes, January 6 fallout, and Trump’s endless legal dramas. “He calls me scum? Look in the mirror, Donnie—you’re the one bankrupting America,” Newsom shot back, earning cheers from the pro-labor crowd outside.
BBC correspondents in London called it “a seismic shift,” noting Newsom’s polished veneer cracking into populist rage. Trump’s camp fired back instantly: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled it “unhinged liberal tears from a failed governor whose state is a flaming mess.” On X, #NewsomRoastsTrump trended worldwide, with memes flooding feeds—Trump as a clown car driver, Newsom as the wrecking ball. Polling guru Nate Silver tweeted: “Newsom’s approval just jumped 5 points. This raw authenticity could be his secret weapon.”
For everyday Americans, it’s cathartic theater amid exhaustion. “Finally, someone’s calling out the emperor’s new clothes,” said LA teacher Maria Gonzalez, 42, scrolling the clip during her lunch break. Yet critics warn it risks alienating moderates. “Swearing at the president? That’s Trump 101, not leadership,” grumbled GOP strategist Ana Navarro on CNN.
As the sun dips over the Sierra Nevada, one thing’s crystal: Newsom’s gone full gladiator. Will this propel him to the national stage, or drag Dems into the mud? In Trump’s America, the gloves are off—and the punches are landing hard.
