How effective is Gov. Gavin Newsom's social media strategy of mirroring Trump?

By Leila Fadel

Published August 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM PDT

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office is posting over-the-top social media content that mirrors President Trump's style. NPR asks a media and psychology expert about its effectiveness.

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