Trump calls Newsom interview worst by a politician in 100 years
Trump attacks California Governor Gavin Newsom over recent interview remarks, saying the appearance could end his career and admits Kamala Harris is smarter than he is.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on California Governor Gavin Newsom over a recent interview.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Gavin Newscum’s recent Career Threatening Interview where he said he can’t read a speech, he was a stupid person, but smarter than the people in the room (RACIST!), has mental incapacity, difficulty, and various other ailments, may be the worst Interview given by a ”professional“ Politician in 100 years. No Politician has ever made such statements, and survived! Newscum is in BIG TROUBLE when he openly admits that Kamala is smarter than he is! Trump”, on Truth Social on July 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM EST.
Trump said the appearance ranked as the worst interview given by a professional politician in 100 years. He claimed no politician had ever made such statements and survived. Trump asserted the governor was in trouble for admitting former Vice President Kamala Harris was smarter than he is.
The post reflects an escalation of Trump’s ongoing criticism of Newsom, a leading Democratic figure often floated as a potential presidential contender. The remarks continue a pattern of personal attacks Trump aims at political opponents. Readers will want to know who is affected and what happens next (see truthsocial).
In the last 30 days, 54 of 531 Trump posts were on topic “Domestic Policy.”
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