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Weak and sickly Donald Trump is in a panic as finally he's getting punched back hard. It's what I've been saying. You gotta bully Donald Trump. You got to mock Donald Trump. You need to humiliate Donald Trump. And California Governor Gavin Newsom is doing just that. California Governor Gavin Newsom is in Donald Trump's head 24, seven living there rent free. Governor Newsom posted the following with a Make America Gavin Again flag. Soon MAGA will have a whole new meaning coming soon for your next boat parade. You are very welcome Patriots. All caps from Gavin Newsom's official account. MAGA now stands for Make America Gavin Again. More on what the Patriot Shop is that Governor Newsom launched in a moment. Governor Newsom then posts except what is written and broadcast in the fake news. I I now have the highest poll numbers I've ever had. Some in the 60s and even the 70s. Thank you Make America Gavin again. So brilliant. Then Governor Newsom opens up the Patriot Shop right here. Lots of American flags. Many people are saying this is the greatest merchandise ever made. Please enjoy America. You've got the Newsom was right about everything hat Trump is not hot shirts Newsom 2026 mugs. Real patriot red hats. Take a look right here. You've got the Chosen One T shirt, unisex yt, the Holy Bible being sold. But unfortunately that's all sold out. He's joking. But Donald Trump isn't Donald Trump selling Bibles for $60 a pop. Take a look right here, the Chosen One T shirt. It features Governor Newsome with Kid Rock, Tucker Carlson and a dead Hulk Hogan who's come back, I guess as an angel on Gavin Newsom's shoulder. Show your devotion to America's favorite governor. The chosen one imprint imprint on white 100% cotton purchase is a donation to Gavin Newsom for governor. You've got the Newsome was right about Everything hat because as it says in the description, humility is overrated. The Holy Bible is all sold out, signed by Gavin Newsome, America's favorite governor Bible. You have the Trump is not hot tank. A simple statement of fact. The Newsom 2026 mug because apparently term limits are just suggestions now and then. Governor Newsom though is fact checking in real time all of the MAGA lies, the MAGA ecosystem, the MAGA governors, state regime, media known as fox. So what Governor Newsom's doing here is he's going on the offense, mocking these fools, mocking these idiots, mocking these fascists, but then fact checking them as well. He's doing both of that at the same time. So where you have Mark Levine from Fox talking about, oh, Ron DeSantis in Florida. So great. Think about the best governor is Ron DeSantis and Florida look there. Then Governor Newsom responds, Look, you're correct, Mark Levin. There is no comparison between California and Florida. California is the fourth largest economy in the world. Number one in manufacturing, number one in farming, number one in new business startups, number one in tech and VC investments, number one for Fortune 500 companies, number one public higher education system. I could go on. And what I love what Governor Newsom then did over the weekend is he compares California and California cities to red states and cities in red states. For example, Governor Newsom posts himself and MAGA Mike Johnson. Louisiana's murder rate is nearly three times higher than California's. Funny how Fox never mentions that. So maybe the National Guard should be going into Louisiana. That would make sense. How about this? Dallas's murder rate is nearly two times higher than Los Angeles. Don't expect Fox News to report on that. How about this stat? San Francisco's murder rate just hit its lowest point in 60 years. Meanwhile, the Memphis had an eight times as many murders last year as San Francisco did. Guess which city Fox talks about endlessly. Or how about this facts you won't see on Fox News. Mississippi's murder rate is 266% higher than California's. Arkansas's murder rate is double California's. But Fox News won't tell you that. I mean when you look at these red states, they're usually like the lowest in education, like the worst in education, the worst in education, the like the fewest years to live, like the highest infant mortality rates, like the highest crime rates, the you know, the worst income, the biggest income inequality, the worst for health care. Like literally they're always like the worst in every station. And you just take a look at California, California gives to the federal government $80 billion more than it takes. But a state like Texas is a taker state. It takes 70, $75 billion from the federal government more than it gives. It literally sucks the resources dry of the federal government that blue states are giving to it so it can exist that has the audacity to go out there and attack California. And before Governor Newsom was doing this, I saw Democrats just oh, why would we even counter this? Why would we even fight back? The stuff that these magas are saying so are so crazy. Why even entertain it? Because they're crazy. Big lies become reality if you don't punch these morons back. You got to punch hard. You got to not just counterpunch, you got to go on the offense.
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Then you have Governor Newsom in all caps post the following Fox edits the tapes News must cancel their weekend stinkers immediately. They are very dishonest and all they do is trash me. Gavin C. Newsom, America's favorite governor and many say the most handsome in history. Thank you. Lara Trump show is a total disaster. No personality, no talent, very low energy. She desperately needs quote coaching from crazy father in law. Also, why did Fox let Mark Nobody live in I had to google him trash me. He said I'm too popular on social media and he hates that the people love me and how I make Trump look like a weak little hands man. He is is Mark should take notes from Jesse Waters who keeps calling me Daddy even though I told him no, no thank you. Cancel the Fox News stinkers now. They should not be allowed to stink up our airwaves any longer. And please no more negative ads about me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Gcn. That is how it's done right there, folks. Then California Governor Gavin Newsom continues where Donald Trump posts Deficits are down, taxes are down, energy's down, prices are generally down. We all know that's false. If you leave your house, you know prices are up. Frankly, if you don't leave your house, if you go online to shop, you know prices are up, you know your home energy prices are through the fricking roof right now. Then Governor Newsom though immediately responds to it and goes nothing to see here. Walmart says tariff costs are rising each week and will continue. Governor Newsom, post Donald Trump's photo in front of the Soviet Union flag. All hail Chairman Trump with his glorious 10% purchase of Intel. The Socialist Republic of America enters a bold new era of government run business. Governor Newsom then responds to this photo of Pete Heth, J.D. vance and Stephen Miller with a photo of the Three Stooges, Mo, Larry and Curly. Governor Newsom then posts the following picture of Voldemort. It is Stephen Miller. Happy Birthday Stephen. Because Stephen Miller is Voldemort, he or should not be named Governor Newsom then posts the following as Libs of TikTok writes another photo for the history books. Donald Trump and J.D. vance in the Oval Office while Donald Trump was holding up a photo of himself and Vladimir Putin in Alaska that Putin sent to Donald Trump. Putin had the head of FIFA in the Oval Office and Donald Trump's like I just got sent this photo from Vlad, from Vladi Vlad. He sent me this photo and it's me and him and, and Vladdy's gonna come here for the FIFA and so this is gonna be great. Everybody look what Vladdy sent me. That's what Donald Trump basically did in the Oval Office. But Governor Newsom used this as an opportunity, opportunity to show the head of Libs of TikTok with a binder. The Epstein files binder from February Phase one which Donald Trump said and Trump's regime said that was the Epstein files in February as part of the COVID up for convicted child sex traffickers. Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein Fortune is reporting that the nation's finances have deteriorated so badly, the CRFB says they're gotta game some scenarios where there may be a $28.5 trillion deficit as a result of Donald Trump. Governor Newsom writes great work Donald Trump. Well done. Governor Newsom reminds the country that electricity prices have gone up 10% since January. Once again, great work. Real Donald Trump electric bills are up 10% so far far this year and they're likely to keep getting costlier. Fox State regime media reports Ghislaine Maxwell says no Jeffrey Epstein client lists exist as DOJ releases interview recordings with her Governor Newsom Boom. Responds immediately and says Pam Bondi said it was on her desk for review. Now there's no list at all. Governor Newsom compares his social media engagement with the White House social media engagement. Far more engagement. On Newsom's post, Newsom goes votes are in. Patriots have better weekends than maga. Governor Newsom posts the new Rose Garden in the White House, which is a cement garden with yellow umbrellas. Um, Margot Martin, who works at the White House, says beautiful Friday at the White House. To which California Governor New Newsom responds, great work. You're all are doing there. Seems like you're all hard at work. Governor Newsom then posts the future Gavin Newsom Boat parade vote Gavin 2020. Is that an eight at the bottom or is that a six at the. Oh, there it is. Gavin Newsom 2028. Wow. Historic. Thank you Patriots. G C N. And then Governor Newsom responds to Mike Flynn's post. Mike Flynn writes, Gavin Newsom's antics aren't random, they are part of a calculated strategy. The problem? He's misreading the very playbook he's trying to imitate. Donald Trump's appeal comes from authenticity and clarity of purpose. Newsom substitutes theatrics for substance, flying rainbow banners over high school games, mocking on social media and chasing headlines instead of offering real solutions to which Governor Newsom responds he almost got it. He almost got it. And there's other posts where Governor Newsom responds to these MAGA influencers. Like are they this dumb? Are they this stupid? Do they not realize isn't say this I'm mocking the Trump regime and this is how your dear leader speaks. But just watch over here as Mark Levin loses it with Governor Newsom's post.
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Here, play this guy clip and he's a good friend and he's been tracking this morning, noon and night for many, many years. Steve Hilton, welcome this guy Newsom you know, there the media already starting to say he's got great memes and he knows how to capitalize letters and he's doing what Trump's doing. He's not doing what Trump's doing. Trump's a success. He's a failure, right? He's a total failure.
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Episode: Trump’s Worst Nightmare Arrives as Tables Are Turned
Date: August 25, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett & Jordy Meiselas
This episode zeroes in on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s inventive and relentless campaign to troll, mock, and fact-check Donald Trump and the MAGA movement on social media. The MeidasTouch brothers, especially Ben, break down Newsom’s strategies, the importance of punching back against disinformation, and why Democrats must be on offense to counter MAGA talking points.
(Starts 00:30)
Newsom’s Meme Warfare: Newsom launches merchandise like “Make America Gavin Again” (MAGA), playing on Trump’s famed slogan but with a satiric twist.
Highlights from his Patriot Shop: Hats saying “Newsom was right about everything,” shirts stating “Trump is not hot,” and “Newsom 2026” mugs. Even a ‘signed’ Holy Bible — mocking Trump’s infamous “God Bless the USA” Bible sales.
Ben’s Take:
“California Governor Gavin Newsom is in Donald Trump’s head 24/7 living there rent free.” (B, 00:30)
Satire as a Political Weapon: Newsom doesn’t just mock. He fact-checks in real-time, directly rebutting Fox News pundits and MAGA influencers with hard data.
(Starts 03:50)
Newsom’s State-by-State Comparisons:
Ben’s Commentary:
“When you look at these red states, they’re usually like the lowest in education… the worst in every station.” (B, 05:30)
The Need to Punch Back:
“Big lies become reality if you don’t punch these morons back. You gotta punch hard… You gotta go on the offense.” (B, 06:24)
(Starts 07:50)
Mocking Trump’s Socials & Fox News: Newsom parodies Trump’s social media style, e.g., “Fox edits the tapes… cancel their weekend stinkers.”
Calling Out Trump’s Lies:
Topical Memes:
Electricity Prices & Ghislaine Maxwell:
On Newsom’s Method:
“He’s going on the offense, mocking these fools, mocking these idiots, mocking these fascists, but then fact checking them as well.” (B, 03:44)
On the Importance of Fighting Back:
“Before Governor Newsom was doing this, I saw Democrats just — oh, why even counter this?...because they’re crazy. Big lies become reality if you don’t punch these morons back.” (B, 06:24)
On Fox News Reactions:
“You know you’re on target right there.” (B, 14:21)
(Starts 13:57)
“[Newsom]’s not doing what Trump’s doing. Trump’s a success. He’s a failure, right? He’s a total failure.” (D, 14:10)
Throughout the episode, the Meidas brothers balance their news commentary with characteristic brotherly banter and biting humor, consistently showing unapologetic support for democracy and progressive tactics. The tone is irreverent, direct, and combative—mirroring the style of Newsom himself.
In this episode, the MeidasTouch Podcast shines a spotlight on the new Democratic playbook: adopting aggressive, meme-driven, satirical social media strategies to counter MAGA propaganda—and, more importantly, to make rightwing media lose its composure. With Governor Gavin Newsom leading the way, the brothers argue, Democrats finally seem ready to go on the offensive and refuse to let the far right’s narrative stand unopposed.