Newsom trolls Trump in all-caps posts, calling him ‘tiny hands’ and ‘low IQ’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been actively trolling former President Donald Trump on social media by adopting a similarly aggressive and all-caps posting style,using insults such as “tiny hands” and “low IQ.” This online behavior has drawn criticism from conservatives, including former White House press secretary Dana Perino, who called Newsom’s social media tactics “foolish” and warned they could harm his credibility, especially if he has national political ambitions. Newsom’s trolling coincides wiht his promotion of Democratic-led redistricting maps in California,which he touts as “perfect” and positions as a counter to Republican efforts in Texas to redraw districts in their favor before the 2026 midterms. Some Democrats found amusement in the antics, but critics see the approach as risky for someone eyeing a potential 2028 presidential run. Newsom’s provocative social media presence has become a key part of his emerging national political identity as he continues to challenge Trump and other Republican figures publicly.
Newsom trolls Trump in all-caps posts, calling him ‘tiny hands’ and ‘low IQ’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trolling of President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from conservative commentators, who warn that the governor’s online antics could backfire.
On Fox News’s The Five, former White House press secretary Dana Perino urged Newsom to take his role more seriously, calling his flurry of all-caps social media posts “foolish” and unbecoming of a governor with national ambitions.
“You have to stop it with the Twitter thing,” Perino said, referring to Newsom’s slew of posts on X, formerly Twitter. “If I were his wife, I would say you are making a fool of yourself, stop it… He’s got a big job as governor of California, but if he wants an even bigger job, he has to be a little more serious.”
Perino: You have to stop at with the Twitter thing. If I were his wife, I would say you are making a fool of yourself, stop it… He’s got a big job as governor of California but if he wants an even bigger job, he has to be a little more serious. pic.twitter.com/Vi8eifx4pb
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 18, 2025
Perino’s remarks come as Newsom continues to mock Trump by mimicking his caps-heavy, insult-laden posting style on X, even adopting Trump’s trademark nicknames such as “Tiny Hands” and “Low IQ.”
In one post Friday, Newsom’s press team responded to a photo of Trump scowling at Russian President Vladimir Putin by sharing their own photo of Newsom pointing at Trump earlier this year: “TINY HANDS IS OUT HERE COPYING ME — BUT WITHOUT THE STAMINA (SAD), AND CERTAINLY WITHOUT THE ‘LOOKS.’ TOTAL BETA! — GCN,” the account wrote.
TINY HANDS IS OUT HERE COPYING ME — BUT WITHOUT THE STAMINA (SAD), AND CERTAINLY WITHOUT THE “LOOKS.” TOTAL BETA! — GCN https://t.co/AwjuS3div2 pic.twitter.com/OW8yXxmLYl
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 16, 2025
Another post accused Trump of fleeing the podium after his meeting with Putin, mocking his energy level: “TRUMP JUST FLED THE PODIUM WITH PUTIN — NO QUESTIONS, NOTHING! TOTAL LOW ENERGY. THE MAN LOOKED LIKE HE’D JUST EATEN 3 BUCKETS OF KFC WITH VLAD.”
TRUMP JUST FLED THE PODIUM WITH PUTIN — NO QUESTIONS, NOTHING! TOTAL LOW ENERGY. THE MAN LOOKED LIKE HE’D JUST EATEN 3 BUCKETS OF KFC WITH VLAD. IS HE AFRAID THE PRESS WILL ASK ABOUT ME??? (AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR) AND THE FACT I “STOLE THE CAMERAS” THIS WEEK WITH “THE MAPS”?…
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 15, 2025
The trolling tied directly into Newsom’s rollout of Democratic-drawn redistricting maps in California, which he has branded as “perfect maps” to counter Texas Republicans’ push to redraw congressional districts in their favor.
In a separate post, Newsom’s team claimed he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his redistricting efforts.
“MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING — AND I AGREE — THAT I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM (AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR) DESERVE THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE,” the account wrote. “PEACE THROUGH MAPS — NO ONE HAS EVER THOUGHT OF THIS BEFORE.”
MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING — AND I AGREE — THAT I, GAVIN C. NEWSOM (AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR) DESERVE THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. WHY? BECAUSE OF THE “MOST INCREDIBLE MAPS IN THE HISTORY OF MAPPING” (EVEN COLUMBUS). THESE MAPS WILL END THE “VERY RIGGED” ELECTIONS, MAKE AMERICA GREAT…
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 15, 2025
The theatrics drew amusement from some Democratic activists, including former FBI Director James Comey, but Perino’s critique underscores how critics see Newsom’s strategy as risky for someone eyeing a future White House run.
Newsom’s trolling coincides with major developments in the redistricting fight. On Monday, Texas Democrats ended a two-week walkout that had temporarily stalled GOP efforts to pass new maps in that state. Republican leaders are expected to move quickly to lock in their advantage before the 2026 midterm elections.
Newsom framed California’s maps as a direct response, positioning himself as a foil to Trump and Texas Republicans.
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The California governor has repeatedly clashed with Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Last month, he mocked Vance’s Disneyland trip during federal immigration raids in California.
Vance shot back with a curt reply: “Had a great time, thanks.”
The episode highlighted how Newsom’s trolling has become a centerpiece of his new national political identity in the lead-up to the 2028 presidential election.
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