Vance scoffs at ‘idea that Gavin Newsom is somehow going to mimic’ Trump's social media style

Vice President JD Vance criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday for trying to “mimic” President Trump’s style on social media.

In an interview on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle,” the vice president said Newsom’s revamped approach to online messaging misses the “fundamental genius” that has fueled Trump’s appeal.

“This idea that Gavin Newsom is somehow going to mimic Donald Trump's style — I think that ignores the fundamental genius of President Trump's political success,” Vance said, “which is that he's authentic.”

“He just is who he is,” Vance added.

The comments came after Fox News host Laura Ingraham noted Democrats “are still doing their 2024 autopsy” and seem to have concluded that they need to be tougher and “be more like Trump in tone” to win future elections.