Political drama is heating up faster than Silicon Valley’s startup scene, and California Governor Gavin Newsom is here to drop some serious electoral mic-drops. In a deliciously snarky social media showdown, Newsom has adopted Trump’s signature ALL-CAPS communication style to call out the former president’s congressional map manipulation tactics.

At the heart of this political chess match is a high-stakes battle over congressional redistricting. Newsom essentially issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Trump, warning him to back off from redrawing Texas maps in a way that would give Republicans an unfair advantage in the 2026 midterms.

The Troll Heard 'Round the Political Landscape

Newsom didn’t just send a warning - he weaponized Trump’s own communication style against him. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), he unleashed a series of all-caps messages dripping with sass, calling Trump everything from a “criminal” to “DONALD ‘TACO’ TRUMP” and promising “the most beautiful payback you’ve ever seen”.

A Strategic Political Power Move

When Trump predictably ignored the deadline, Newsom announced he would counter by redrawing California’s congressional maps to help Democrats win more seats. It’s a bold strategy that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Ultimate Burn

Newsom’s posts were a masterclass in political trolling, complete with Trump-esque hyperbole like declaring himself “THE MOST LOVED & HANDSOME GOVERNOR” and signing posts with his initials “GCN” - a clear mockery of Trump’s communication style.

This isn’t just political theater - it’s a strategic move that shows Newsom’s willingness to fight fire with fire, or in this case, all-caps with all-caps. Talk about fighting tech-style disruption with political disruption!