California Governor Gavin Newsom launched an unhinged all-caps social media tirade attacking President Trump on New Year’s Day while his own state burns through over $70 billion in taxpayer fraud and mismanagement.
Story Highlights
- Newsom posted all-caps rant mimicking Trump’s style while calling him a “total fraud, total coward, and total loser”
- California has lost over $70 billion in taxpayer funds through fraud and failed programs under Newsom’s watch
- Governor absent during Pacific Palisades wildfire victim hearings while attacking federal wildfire aid efforts
- Post represents calculated political theater to boost Newsom’s social media following by 250,000+ users
Newsom’s Hypocritical All-Caps Meltdown
Governor Newsom’s Press Office posted a deranged New Year’s message on X that began with “HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THE DEEPLY DISTURBED LOSERS SUFFERING FROM EXTREME NEWSOM DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.” The post attacked President Trump for “unleashing chaos” through immigration enforcement, federal deployments, and alleged healthcare cuts. Newsom concluded by calling Trump a “total fraud, total coward, and total loser,” ironically adopting Trump’s signature all-caps style while criticizing the President’s communication methods.
California’s $70 Billion Fraud and Waste Crisis
While Newsom attacks federal leadership, his own state faces unprecedented fiscal disasters under his governance. California’s State Auditor documented over $70 billion in lost taxpayer funds through various failed programs and fraud schemes. This staggering sum includes $32 billion in unemployment fraud, $24 billion wasted on homelessness programs that failed to reduce street populations, $18 billion on an unbuilt high-speed rail project, and $2.5 billion in SNAP fraud. These failures represent the largest state-level fiscal mismanagement in American history.
Republican critics like Representative Kevin Kiley highlight how Newsom deflects from his governance failures through social media theatrics. The auditor’s 92-page report exposes systematic waste that undermines California’s ability to address genuine crises like wildfires, crime, and housing shortages. This pattern of fiscal irresponsibility directly contradicts conservative principles of limited government and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
Wildfire Leadership Failures Exposed
Newsom’s attack on Trump’s wildfire aid comes amid serious questions about the Governor’s own emergency response leadership. Critics noted Newsom’s absence during Pacific Palisades wildfire victim hearings, raising concerns about his priorities during state emergencies. Additionally, reports suggest potential IRS investigation into $800 million in “Fire Aid” funds, though these claims require further verification. This represents a troubling pattern where Newsom prioritizes political attacks over addressing California’s mounting crises.
The Governor’s social media strategy appears designed primarily to boost his national profile rather than solve state problems. Previous Trump-targeting posts helped Newsom gain 250,000 X followers since August 2025, suggesting calculated political theater rather than genuine policy discourse. This approach undermines effective governance by prioritizing viral content over substantive leadership during California’s ongoing challenges with crime, homelessness, and fiscal accountability.
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Gavin Newsom unloads on Trump in explosive New Year’s post: ‘A total loser’
