SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom is taking his campaign in a new direction, launching a merchandise website that parodies President Donald Trump. The “Patriot Shop” features items like a “NEWSOM 2026” mug, a “Trump Is Not Hot” tank top, and a red baseball cap reading “NEWSOM WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING.”

Supporters say the campaign move is both funny and energizing.

“I thought it was hilarious honestly,” said Emilie Kalenian, a left-leaning voter.

“Newsom’s sticking up for the Democrats and we love that,” said Adrienne Machado, a Democratic voter.

Newsom’s political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, says the shop pulled in more than $100,000 in its first day online.

“If Trump keeps handing us material, we’ll keep punching back with it. The merch is flying, Dems are fi

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