California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump’s mental state, accusing him of lies, delusion, and dangerous instability.
At a Glance
- Gavin Newsom questioned Donald Trump’s mental fitness, calling him “not all there” and “incapable of even a train of thought”
- Newsom condemned Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles as “illegal” and politically motivated
- Trump falsely claimed victory after federal forces were not deployed, Newsom alleged
- Newsom also rebuked Trump’s use of the nickname “Newscum” and accused him of spreading false narratives
- The White House has not responded to requests for comment on Newsom’s allegations
A Governor’s Unfiltered Reproach
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of mental decline, igniting a fierce new front in the national leadership debate. In a flurry of statements, Newsom described Trump as “a stone-cold liar” who fabricated conversations about military deployments during recent unrest in Los Angeles.
Newsom specifically condemned Trump’s claim that he had successfully mobilized federal troops to restore order, calling it a complete fabrication. “He lied, on my mother and dad’s grave,” Newsom said during a podcast appearance, labeling Trump’s actions “a brazen abuse of power.”
Feud Escalates Over Stability and Truth
The rhetoric intensified as Newsom drew parallels between critiques of President Biden’s age and Trump’s behavior, claiming Trump was the one truly unfit for leadership. “He’s not the same person I dealt with four years ago,” Newsom said. “He’s incapable of even a train of thought.”
Watch a report: Newsom slams Trump over military deployment and mental fitness.
He further mocked Trump’s derogatory nickname “Newscum,” calling it childish and emblematic of the ex-president’s unstable temperament. “That’s what a seventh grader used to call me,” Newsom quipped, recalling his youth in Corte Madera, California.
The Political Stakes of a Mental Fitness Debate
Though Biden’s age remains a concern among some Democrats, Newsom emphasized Biden’s cognitive clarity and experience, contrasting it with what he described as Trump’s erratic claims and behavior. “Trump doesn’t even know what day it is,” Newsom said, doubling down on his remarks.
The feud’s implications stretch far beyond personal insults, potentially redefining the public discourse around presidential fitness in 2024 and beyond. Newsom’s unfiltered attacks add fuel to already intensifying partisan tensions—and raise the stakes for how political leadership is judged in an era of media spectacle and mental scrutiny.
