California Governor Gavin Newsom has reignited his feud with Donald Trump by mocking the former president’s chaotic United Nations speech. Shortly after Trump’s 56-minute address in New York was disrupted by a broken teleprompter and an escalator mishap, Newsom posted a highlight reel on X filled with awkward clips, sarcastic text, and comedic sound effects, further intensifying their bitter rivalry.
Longtime Trump Critic
Newsom has repeatedly slammed Trump’s immigration policies and once called him a poor example for children during his appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show. Their rivalry has grown increasingly personal, and Newsom has not hesitated to use ridicule as a political weapon. His latest jab followed Trump’s UN speech, where the former president dismissed climate change as a “con job,” attacked immigration, and lashed out at world leaders.
UN Speech Breakdown
Trump’s UN visit on Tuesday was plagued by technical problems. A malfunctioning teleprompter forced him to improvise, and he publicly scolded staff: “Whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble.” He also grumbled about an escalator that froze midway, later joking that his wife avoided falling because “she’s in great shape.” Trump wrapped up his complaints by saying: “These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter. Thank you very much.”
Newsom’s Viral Video
Newsom capitalized on the mishaps by posting an edited highlight reel. It opened with Trump walking to the podium, but instead of applause, a coughing sound effect played. At one point, fake captions flashed “GET OFF THE STAGE.” The video ended with a doctored clip making it sound like Trump admitted, “Gavin Newsom was right about everything.” The governor even launched campaign merchandise with the quote.
Mixed Online Reactions
The reel drew divided reactions on social media. One user wrote, “Wow. Your social media team is NOT doing you any favors.” Another added, “Hahaha, this is so good.” Trump supporters mocked Newsom, with one posting: “And the whole building clapped when he finished speaking!!! Go, Trump!!! Newscum thinks he matters.” Others simply called the video “cringe.”
Escalator Mishap Explained
The White House is reportedly investigating whether the escalator failure was deliberate sabotage. However, a source told The Daily Beast that a Trump team member accidentally triggered the emergency stop. Footage showed Donald and Melania Trump stepping onto the escalator moments before it froze, forcing them to pause awkwardly in front of cameras.
Newsom Targets Fox News Too
Alongside mocking Trump, Newsom trolled Fox News host Jesse Watters, who recently suggested the UN should be bombed. In a jab at Watters’ frequent “manliness” rhetoric, Newsom posted: “I only walk up escalators because that’s what REAL MANLY MEN do,” linking it to Trump’s stalled escalator incident.
UN Responds to Complaints
Regarding Trump’s irritation, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric clarified that the teleprompter issue was not under their control, since the White House managed it. The escalator has since been reset, but the incident added to the chaos of Trump’s UN appearance, which Newsom leveraged for political satire.