Trump Sparks Fresh Hands Controversy Targeting Governor Newsom
Former president Donald Trump has made California Governor Gavin Newsom famous again. He mocked the governor’s “weird hand movements.” Trump slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the wildfires and the National Guard’s deployment to Los Angeles earlier this year. He did this while he was at the White House on Wednesday with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
Trump repeatedly asked, “What’s going on with the hands?” about Newsom. He’s wrong. Trump’s words and his dark hand bruising since August last year were rapidly spotted on social media. The White House previously claimed that Trump’s repeated handshakes and aspirin for chronic venous insufficiency, which may bruise older individuals, caused the imprint.
Social media users mocked and followed Trump’s comments. People posted videos of themselves saying the same things the old president said. “Speaking of hands, Mr. President, what’s going on with yours?” a quip. Trump remarking on others’ moves while everyone was looking at his hand was humorous. Social media user: “Hands down, this is the biggest projection I’ve ever heard.”
Trump criticized Governor Newsom, but she responded. A brief film featuring the song “I’m a Survivor.” by Newsom appears to mock Trump’s hand comment. This showed how heated Trump and the Democratic governor are. This happened after Trump called Newsom a “nice guy” and praised his appearance in August. He discussed Newsom’s “strange hand action.”
Media professionals joined the argument. Fox News host Greg Gutfeld said Trump replicated Kennedy’s hand movements. Trump’s health and Labor Day weekend absence fuelled online speculation. Trending hashtags on social media asked where he was. There were reports, but Trump was seen on social media and at his northern Virginia golf club.
Both presidents’ concentration on hands has led to amusing and serious disputes, indicating how culturally and politically heated things are between Trump and his critics. Politics’ strange focus on gestures is being discussed. It shows how easily personal traits may contribute to political stories.
This incident also shows how political communication is amplified in the digital age, when simple comments like gestures or looks may garner media attention and public discussion. Trump and Newsom’s hand gestures highlight how political opinion is becoming more personal and how quickly social media spreads tales.
Sources:
NBC News
MeidasTouch social media posts
Statements from the White House
Public statements from Governor Gavin Newsom
Fox News commentary
