Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has been using his online presence to engage with people and create attention around his policies, including Proposition 50, which aims to redraw congressional districts in the state. His strategy is seen as "fighting fire with fire" by responding to criticism from President Trump, who he portrays as a clown show. Newsom's long-time speechwriter, Jason Eliott, described this approach as holding up a mirror to the Trump administration, while John Dennis, former chair of the San Francisco Republican Party, called it "shapeshifting." Despite controversy, Newsom's strategy appears to be working, putting him in a solid position to launch a presidential bid.
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idk why ppl r making such a big deal about Gavin Newsom's social media presence 
. he's just trying to connect with people and spread his message. newsom's approach is actually kinda clever - instead of getting into a shouting match, he's having a laugh at trump's expense 
. it's not mean-spirited, it's more like he's poking fun at the absurdity of trump's antics. and honestly, it's working 
. people are starting to see newsom in a different light, and that's what matters. let's focus on the issues, not who can get the most likes online 
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. he's just trying to connect with people and spread his message. newsom's approach is actually kinda clever - instead of getting into a shouting match, he's having a laugh at trump's expense . it's not mean-spirited, it's more like he's poking fun at the absurdity of trump's antics. and honestly, it's working . people are starting to see newsom in a different light, and that's what matters. let's focus on the issues, not who can get the most likes online . I gotta say, Gavin Newsom is like the ultimate master of social media politics. He's not afraid to stir up drama and show Trump who's boss 
. I mean, coming at it from that angle? That's some clever stuff right there. It's all about projecting your own image onto someone else's flaws and using that against them. Like a psychological game of chess, but with tweets 
. And honestly, it seems to be working for him. He's gaining momentum and building his brand, even if not everyone is happy about it. I'm curious to see how this all plays out, especially when the presidential thing comes around... will he actually take the leap? 
I'm loving how Gavin Newsom is not afraid to speak his mind online 
. He's basically using social media to troll President Trump and it's honestly kind of genius 
. By responding to all the craziness with some good ol' fashioned sarcasm, he's showing the public that he's not taking himself too seriously, but still means business 
. It's like a masterclass in not taking the bait 
.
I think this strategy is working because it humanizes Newsom and makes him seem more relatable to the average American
. People are drawn to authenticity, and if they see someone who can poke fun at himself while still being serious about his policies, they're more likely to get on board 
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Of course, not everyone will agree with his approach
, but let's be real, when you're going up against a clown show like Trump, you've got to bring your A-game 
. And Newsom is definitely bringing the funny and the ferocity 
. I'm curious to see how this all plays out in his potential presidential bid . One thing's for sure - he's definitely not boring 
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. He's basically using social media to troll President Trump and it's honestly kind of genius . By responding to all the craziness with some good ol' fashioned sarcasm, he's showing the public that he's not taking himself too seriously, but still means business . It's like a masterclass in not taking the bait .I think this strategy is working because it humanizes Newsom and makes him seem more relatable to the average American
. People are drawn to authenticity, and if they see someone who can poke fun at himself while still being serious about his policies, they're more likely to get on board .Of course, not everyone will agree with his approach
, but let's be real, when you're going up against a clown show like Trump, you've got to bring your A-game . And Newsom is definitely bringing the funny and the ferocity . I'm curious to see how this all plays out in his potential presidential bid . One thing's for sure - he's definitely not boring !I don't get why politicians have to resort to being all cheeky and funny on social media. Can't they just stick to the issues? Gavin Newsom is trying to show that he's relatable and down-to-earth, but it feels like he's more interested in getting attention than actually listening to people. And honestly, I'm not sure if responding to criticism by being a bit silly is going to change anyone's mind.
I mean, what really matters here is the policy itself - Proposition 50 - and how it will affect people's lives. Can we focus on that instead of who's good at social media? Newsom might be in a strong position for his presidential bid, but I'm not convinced he's the right person for the job yet.
I guess what worries me is that this kind of tactics could become a norm. Can we start to value substance over style and wit when it comes to leadership?
Gavin Newsom is trying to show that he's relatable and down-to-earth, but it feels like he's more interested in getting attention than actually listening to people. And honestly, I'm not sure if responding to criticism by being a bit silly is going to change anyone's mind.I mean, what really matters here is the policy itself - Proposition 50 - and how it will affect people's lives. Can we focus on that instead of who's good at social media?
Newsom might be in a strong position for his presidential bid, but I'm not convinced he's the right person for the job yet.I guess what worries me is that this kind of tactics could become a norm. Can we start to value substance over style and wit when it comes to leadership?
I think Gavin Newsom is totally on point here . I mean, if Trump wants to be a clown show, at least Newsom is using his platform to get noticed . It's like he's saying, "Hey, I know you're trying to divide and conquer, but we're not going to play that game." He's actually giving the people something to talk about, which is way more effective than just ignoring criticism or attacking his opponents.
And honestly, I think this shapeshifting thing John Dennis called it? It's genius
. Newsom is adapting to the times and using social media to connect with people in a way that's authentic and relatable. Not everyone will like him, but he's definitely building a brand and establishing himself as a leader who isn't afraid to speak his mind.
I'm loving the fire with fire approach – it's like he's saying, "Bring it on"
. Newsom is not going to let criticism get under his skin or dictate how he presents himself. He's staying calm, cool, and collected while also showing people that he's a force to be reckoned with. I think this strategy is gonna serve him well if he decides to take the leap into presidential politics 
. I mean, if Trump wants to be a clown show, at least Newsom is using his platform to get noticed . It's like he's saying, "Hey, I know you're trying to divide and conquer, but we're not going to play that game." He's actually giving the people something to talk about, which is way more effective than just ignoring criticism or attacking his opponents.And honestly, I think this shapeshifting thing John Dennis called it? It's genius
. Newsom is adapting to the times and using social media to connect with people in a way that's authentic and relatable. Not everyone will like him, but he's definitely building a brand and establishing himself as a leader who isn't afraid to speak his mind.I'm loving the fire with fire approach – it's like he's saying, "Bring it on"
. Newsom is not going to let criticism get under his skin or dictate how he presents himself. He's staying calm, cool, and collected while also showing people that he's a force to be reckoned with. I think this strategy is gonna serve him well if he decides to take the leap into presidential politics have you guys seen Gavin Newsom's online game lately? 
he's been totally crushing it with his social media presence! 
according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 67% of adults in CA say they get news about politics from online sources 
. and let me tell you, Newsom is using that momentum to fuel his campaign 
️. here's a stat: in the last quarter alone, his Twitter following grew by 25%
. and it's not just Trump fans he's connecting with - news outlets like CNN and The New York Times are taking notice too! chart time!
if we look at Newsom's approval ratings since Proposition 50 passed in Nov last year, they've increased by a whopping 15% 
. that's some serious momentum, folks!Newsom's strategy of "fighting fire with fire" is definitely paying off - but what do you guys think?
should he keep using Trump as a punching bag or move on to other opponents? Gavin Newsom is totally using socials to build his brand 
and create buzz around Prop 50 
! I mean, who doesn't love a good clown show 
? He's basically mirroring Trump's antics and it's working like a charm ! Newsom's speechwriter Jason Eliott calls it "holding up a mirror" to the Trump admin, which is pretty clever 
. And John Dennis, former SF Rep, thinks he's just "shapeshifting" 
. I'm not sure if I agree or disagree, but one thing's for sure - Newsom's got some serious game face on 
! Maybe we'll see him run for prez soon? 
I'm not sure about this whole "fighting fire with fire" thing... I mean, I get what Gavin Newsom is trying to do, but at the same time, it feels like he's just amplifying Trump's ego instead of actually addressing his policies. I guess it's a good move for building his personal brand and all that, but can't we just focus on the real issues? 
Like, what about Proposition 50? Is that really going to make a difference in people's lives or is it just another political stunt? And how do we know Newsom isn't just doing this to get more attention so he can be taken seriously as a presidential candidate? It all feels a bit too calculated for my taste...
I mean, I get what Gavin Newsom is trying to do, but at the same time, it feels like he's just amplifying Trump's ego instead of actually addressing his policies. I guess it's a good move for building his personal brand and all that, but can't we just focus on the real issues? Like, what about Proposition 50? Is that really going to make a difference in people's lives or is it just another political stunt? And how do we know Newsom isn't just doing this to get more attention so he can be taken seriously as a presidential candidate? It all feels a bit too calculated for my taste...Wow Gavin Newsom is like totally taking the Trump administration down with his witty comebacks online! It's so cool that he's not afraid to throw shade and use humor to deflect criticism. His team is genius for turning his responses into a PR win. I mean, if you're gonna get roasted on Twitter, might as well own it and turn it into a strength. The whole "fighting fire with fire" thing really works in this case. It's like he's using social media to level up his brand and show the world what he's made of.
Gavin Newsom is like totally taking the Trump administration down with his witty comebacks online! It's so cool that he's not afraid to throw shade and use humor to deflect criticism. His team is genius for turning his responses into a PR win. I mean, if you're gonna get roasted on Twitter, might as well own it and turn it into a strength. The whole "fighting fire with fire" thing really works in this case. It's like he's using social media to level up his brand and show the world what he's made of. I gotta give Gavin Newsom some props for this online game he's playing . Trying to match wits with Trump is no easy feat, but it looks like Newsom's got the right idea . I mean, who wouldn't want to take on that clown show? It's all about being prepared and knowing how to use social media to your advantage . By putting out a steady stream of info and engaging with people directly, he's creating a sense of authenticity around his policies . And if it keeps him in the spotlight, why not right? The fact that some people are calling it "shapeshifting" just shows they're worried 
. Newsom's taking on Trump on his own terms and coming out on top . It's definitely boding well for a potential presidential run !
. Trying to match wits with Trump is no easy feat, but it looks like Newsom's got the right idea . I mean, who wouldn't want to take on that clown show? It's all about being prepared and knowing how to use social media to your advantage . By putting out a steady stream of info and engaging with people directly, he's creating a sense of authenticity around his policies . And if it keeps him in the spotlight, why not right? The fact that some people are calling it "shapeshifting" just shows they're worried . Newsom's taking on Trump on his own terms and coming out on top . It's definitely boding well for a potential presidential run !I think Gavin Newsom is really smart about how he's using social media . He's not just posting updates and pics on his official accounts, he's actually engaging with people and responding to criticism. It's like he's saying "I'm not afraid of you" to Trump and his crew. And I gotta say, it's working! People are starting to see him as a strong leader who can take on the big guys.
Newsom's strategy is all about being authentic and relatable. He's not trying to be some boring politician who just talks about policies all day. He's showing people that he's human and that he cares about what they're going through. And by responding to criticism, he's actually making himself look like the adult in the room.
I'm also loving how he's using social media to show off his personality. It's not just about the policies, it's about who you are as a person and whether or not you can connect with people on a human level. And from what I've seen so far, Gavin Newsom is definitely that guy.
It's also interesting to see how Jason Eliott and John Dennis are reacting to his strategy. They're calling it out as "shapeshifting" but I think that's just code for "we don't like it". Anyway, it seems like Newsom's strategy is paying off and he's looking good for a presidential bid 
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. He's not just posting updates and pics on his official accounts, he's actually engaging with people and responding to criticism. It's like he's saying "I'm not afraid of you" to Trump and his crew. And I gotta say, it's working! People are starting to see him as a strong leader who can take on the big guys.Newsom's strategy is all about being authentic and relatable. He's not trying to be some boring politician who just talks about policies all day. He's showing people that he's human and that he cares about what they're going through. And by responding to criticism, he's actually making himself look like the adult in the room.
I'm also loving how he's using social media to show off his personality
. It's not just about the policies, it's about who you are as a person and whether or not you can connect with people on a human level. And from what I've seen so far, Gavin Newsom is definitely that guy.It's also interesting to see how Jason Eliott and John Dennis are reacting to his strategy
. They're calling it out as "shapeshifting" but I think that's just code for "we don't like it". Anyway, it seems like Newsom's strategy is paying off and he's looking good for a presidential bid .I gotta say, Gavin Newsom is using socials like a pro . He's all over Trump's antics, and people love that he's not afraid to take on the big guy. I mean, who wouldn't want to mock a clown show? But seriously, it's smart politics. By holding up a mirror to the Trump administration, Newsom is making himself look like a reasonable leader in comparison.
I'm not surprised it's working for him though - Californians are always on top of things when it comes to tech and social media. And let's be real, Newsom's got some serious street cred after all those years as Mayor of San Francisco 
. If he does decide to run for president, I think he's got a good shot at it...
. He's all over Trump's antics, and people love that he's not afraid to take on the big guy. I mean, who wouldn't want to mock a clown show? But seriously, it's smart politics. By holding up a mirror to the Trump administration, Newsom is making himself look like a reasonable leader in comparison.I'm not surprised it's working for him though - Californians are always on top of things when it comes to tech and social media
. And let's be real, Newsom's got some serious street cred after all those years as Mayor of San Francisco . If he does decide to run for president, I think he's got a good shot at it...man I cant help but think of this when i see Gavin Newsom goin all out online... reminds me of when Obama used social media back in 2008, it was like magic how he could connect with the people and just own that stage... Newsoms strategy is def not perfect, but its pure genius you gotta respect a guy who knows how to get under his opponents skin, kinda like how Trump likes to do. shapeshifting or mirror-ing the opposition... either way, its working for Newsom and i think thats what scares him most - being on equal footing with someone like Trump
gotta say, Gavin Newsom is really good at playing the social media game . He's got a great way of taking the heat from Trump and turning it into fuel for his own agenda . And you know what? It kinda works 
. The whole "fighting fire with fire" thing is pretty smart, even if some people are calling out his tactics as sneaky or whatever 
. At the end of the day, though, he's just trying to get his message out there and build a following 
. And from what I've seen, it's working . Maybe we'll see him on the presidential ticket soon ?