Gavin Newsom's Press Office have mocked Donald Trump in a social media thread suggesting the president has "California Derangement Syndrome".
Trump had used the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" shortly after the death of film director Rob Reiner. Newsom's press office appear to have adapted the term to lash out at Trump and his administration's policies. Taking to X, the press office compared Trump's second term policies with what California's Governor Gavin Newsom had introduced.
The post reads, "Everyone knows that the President has spread California Derangement Syndrome (CDS) for many years — some say he was even patient zero — but in reality he loves California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and our world-leading policies! Trump copies our policies on the regular to bring the riches of California to all the American people."
Comparisons were made between the baby bonds Newsom introduced in 2019 and the "Trump Accounts" the president opened in 2025. Another comparison was made between the government's Department of Government Efficiency, which had been helmed briefly by Elon Musk, and California's own Office of Data and Innovation.
The post reads, "DOGE is a cheap imitation of ODI — In 2021, @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom announced the Office of Data and Innovation to find and develop efficiencies in California’s government."
"While Trump and Elon’s DOGE cut essential jobs and services, released loads of fake numbers, and then fizzled out, ODI continues finding real results that build value for Californians rather than making arbitrary, dangerous cuts."
Newsom's press office also highlight how Trump had done little for Hollywood despite appointing three ambassadors. Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight were all tipped by the president for the "troubled place".
A post from Newsom's Press Office reads, "Saving Hollywood — California’s Film & Television Tax Credit has been rolling for years. In 2024, @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom announced a historic expansion of the program."
"We’re still waiting for Trump to produce a national model after he proclaimed himself as the savior of Hollywood in 2025."
Another post reads, "Addressing homeless encampments — Imitation is the highest form of flattery, even when done poorly. Trump’s attempt at an executive order on encampments (issued a year after Governor Gavin Newsom’s) fits the bill."
