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