In a spicy social media showdown that’s got everyone talking, California Governor Gavin Newsom just served up some serious political realness during JD Vance’s Disneyland family getaway.

While the second family was enjoying Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and living it up at the swanky 21 Royal restaurant, Newsom wasn’t about to let this moment slide without some sharp political commentary.

The Immigration Callout

Newsom dropped a mic-drop worthy statement that cut straight to the heart of ongoing immigration tensions: “Hope you enjoy your family time, JD Vance. The families you’re tearing apart certainly won’t”.

His press office doubled down with a savage statistical burn, pointing out that “35% of Anaheim’s residents are immigrants” and that “Disneyland doesn’t run without them”. Talk about exposing the hypocrisy of anti-immigration rhetoric right in the happiest place on earth.

A Broader Context

This isn’t just about a theme park vacation. It’s a pointed critique of the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation policies that have separated countless families. Newsom’s call-out highlights the deep human cost of immigration enforcement, using Vance’s family outing as a stark contrast to the experiences of immigrant families facing potential separation.

The Takeaway

In classic Newsom fashion, he transformed a seemingly innocuous family theme park visit into a powerful statement about immigration justice - proving once again that political shade can be both sharp and strategically illuminating.