California Gov. Gavin Newsom has adopted President Donald Trump’s distinctive social media tactics in an escalating battle over congressional redistricting, using all-caps posts and Trump-like rhetoric to mock the president while threatening retaliation against Texas redistricting efforts. Here’s what you need to know about the political social media warfare:

Newsom adopts Trump’s social media playbook

The California governor embraces signature Trump tactics:

Redistricting battle intensifies

Conflict centers on Texas redistricting with national implications:

Trump responds to challenge

President dismisses Newsom as incompetent:

Pattern of confrontation

Social media warfare continues broader conflict pattern:

Social media strategy evolution

Trump long dominated political social media landscape:

Stakes for 2026 elections

Redistricting battle carries significant national implications:

Fighting fire with fire approach

Newsom’s strategy represents tactical shift:

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