CNN is cheering on California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he wages a social media war against President Donald Trump, suggesting his online stunts are giving him momentum for a future presidential run.
On Tuesday, CNN host Laura Coates asked if Newsom’s constant attacks on Trump were working. CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten quickly declared they were, pointing to surging online attention for the liberal governor.
According to CNN’s numbers:
- Newsom’s press office X (Twitter) account has skyrocketed with 450% more followers since June.
- Google searches for his name are up 1,300% since June 1 and 500% since August 1.
- Prediction markets now place Newsom’s chance of being the 2028 Democrat nominee at 24%, nearly double his standing in June.
CNN framed this as proof that Newsom’s confrontational strategy is “working.” But let’s be honest: what’s really being rewarded here is attention-seeking politics, not leadership.
Enten admitted as much, saying, “In politics, especially if you’re thinking of entering 2028, it’s all about generating attention.”
📊 Polls Show Democrats Want Partisan Warfare, Not Cooperation
CNN also highlighted a stunning shift in Democrat attitudes. In 2017, nearly 74% of Democrats wanted their leaders to work with Republicans. But in 2025, only 42% say that—while 57% now demand their leaders ‘stop the GOP’ at any cost.
This isn’t about governing—it’s about division. And Gavin Newsom is their new poster child.
📢 Even Liberals Are Warning Him
Not everyone thinks this strategy will play well in the long run. Fox News co-host Dana Perino said Newsom needs to “put the phone away,” warning that if he wants to be taken seriously in 2028, he should stop “making a fool” of himself.
⚠️ Bottom Line: CNN may celebrate Newsom’s Twitter trolling, but Americans must ask—do we really want another career Democrat obsessed with social media while ignoring real issues like inflation, border security, and crime?