California Governor Gavin Newsom posted a 26-second video on Instagram on October 6, 2025, which featured a new Taylor Swift song, ‘Actually Romantic,’ as background music. The video showcased footage of previous interactions between Governor Newsom and Donald Trump, interspersed with screenshots displaying Trump’s past criticisms directed at the Governor.
This social media activity occurs amidst ongoing public exchanges between the two political figures. These interactions intensified after President Trump previously referred to Newsom as “Newscum” in a social media post. Media reports indicate that Governor Newsom is considered a potential Democratic nominee for the 2028 U.S. Presidential election, contributing to the political relevance of these public interactions.
The Instagram video generated significant online engagement, receiving over 343,000 likes and more than 8,000 comments. A news agency’s requests for comment from Governor Newsom regarding the post were not answered.
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