Gavin Newsom’s Sh*tposting

On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined
by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie, whose piece “Is This What It
Takes to Beat Trump?” examines Gavin Newsom’s latest social media
strategy: shitposting. The California governor has started tweeting
in the style of Donald Trump to ridicule the president and promote
his new redistricting effort in California. It’s also paving the
way for a potential presidential campaign in 2028. But is his
comedy cutting, or just cringe? Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus!
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