SACRAMENTO, CA Dec 14, 2025 – California Governor Gavin Newsom dismissed President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that he would have won California “by a lot” in the 2024 presidential election, responding with a blunt “Hahahahahahahahaha ok” on social media.
The exchange began when journalist Aaron Rupar shared a video clip on X (formerly Twitter) of Trump making the claim during a public appearance. Trump stated, “We would win California by a lot,” referring to his hypothetical performance in the heavily Democratic state during the 2024 race, which he ultimately won nationally.
Newsom, a prominent Democrat and frequent critic of Trump, quoted the post with his sarcastic reply, quickly garnering thousands of likes and reposts. The governor’s response highlighted the stark contrast between Trump’s national victory and his performance in California, where official results showed Vice President Kamala Harris defeating Trump by a wide margin.
The video clip, viewed over 100,000 times, captured Trump expressing confidence in his appeal to California voters, despite the state’s consistent Democratic lean in recent elections.
Reactions on X were polarized, with some users supporting Trump’s view that shifting voter sentiment could turn the state red, while others echoed Newsom’s mockery, sharing memes and election maps emphasizing California’s blue stronghold status.
This latest jab adds to the ongoing rivalry between Newsom and Trump, who have clashed on issues ranging from immigration to economic policy. As Trump prepares for his second term, such exchanges underscore lingering partisan divides ahead of the new administration.
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