Fox Information tried to troll California Gov. Gavin Newsom on dwell TV over the weekend, and it failed spectacularly.
Charles Damage, the host of “Fox & Buddies Weekend,” and his visitor, actor Joe Piscopo, took intention at a collection of satirical tweets by Newsom’s press workplace written in Trump’s rambling, flamboyant, all-caps type.
However the joke was on them, as they unintentionally made enjoyable of the President — and launched Newsom’s troll marketing campaign to an entire new viewers of Fox viewers, who’ve been weighing in on social media.
The section aired on Aug. 17 and was unironically captioned “Newsom’s On-line Frenzy.” With Newsom’s comical X put up emblazoned on the display screen behind them, Damage launched right into a theatrical studying (which finally gave the impression of Trump) whereas Piscopo guffawed and dismissed the governor with a wave of his hand.
“They tried to mock Newsom, ended up choosing the worst attainable put up for that, and mocking Trump much more. That is so excellent,” wrote a commenter on Threads. “How for much longer till they get the joke?” questioned one other.
“Fox Information continues to provide Gov. Gavin Newsom free publicity. Host Charlie Damage even learn Gov. Newsom’s Press Workplace’s put up within the type of Donald Trump lol” chimed in media strategist Vince D. Monroy.
“Each time they mock Newsom, they’re implicitly mocking Trump’s ridiculous communication type,” mentioned Republican Georgia state Rep. John L. Corbett. “The reward that retains on giving,” quipped one other.
This was one among many X posts by Newsom’s press workplace lampooning the President throughout a nationwide redistricting showdown. Newsom is main the cost to tilt California’s Congressional map within the Democrats’ favor.
Republicans may lose greater than half their seats within the state if he’s profitable. Based on the governor, it will assist to offset a brand new map at present being pushed in Texas to flip 5 Democratic Home seats to Republican management. GOP-led states, together with Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, and Florida, reportedly are contemplating related strikes.
The Newsom blurb that Damage reenacted in a mocking voice on “Fox & Buddies Weekend” learn: “’THE MAPS’ WILL END YOUR PRESIDENCY, RETAKE CONGRESS FOR THE PEOPLE, AND EXPOSE YOUR RIGGED ‘LITTLE GAME.’ MY ‘PERFECT MAPS’ ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ANYTHING IN TRUMP TOWER (WHICH MANY SAY SMELLS WEIRD).”
Damage occurred to omit probably the most scathing a part of the tweet, nevertheless, which referenced the well-known “tiny palms” meme that has haunted Trump since his first presidency. It additionally poked enjoyable at Trump’s reference to Putin and reminded everybody of his KFC obsession.
“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’? MANY PEOPLE ARE SAYING HE BEGGED PUTIN TO HOLD HIS HANDS (TINY) ON THE WAY OUT. ADMIT IT, DONNIE J… YOU’RE TERRIFIED BECAUSE THIS WAS THE WORST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE BECAUSE OF ME, GAVIN C. NEWSOM,” it learn.
Piscopo, the actor-turned-radio-host greatest identified for his former function as a forged member of “Saturday Evening Reside,” wrapped up the section by blaming Newsom for the horrible wildfires that worn out two communities in Southern California in January, however notably, he glossed over any point out of Altadena.
“There’s not one home rebuilt after the Pacific Palisades hearth… I speak to folks there, Malibu: nothing. … He’s making himself extra irrelevant. Particularly now with Donald Trump simply actually exhibiting up and bringing this Golden Age of America,” the 74-year-old acknowledged.
As for the California redistricting, if Newsom succeeds, the Democrats may regain management of the Home in 2026, doubtlessly throwing a wrench within the works for Trump in the course of the remaining two years of his time period. Newsom mentioned he would name a particular election on Nov. 4, in order that voters within the state can determine.
