Gavin Newsom’s Clever Wordplay Turns Trump’s White House Pitch Into A Meme

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently delivered a stinging critique of Donald Trump, likening the president's lavish plans for a 90,000-square-foot bulletproof ballroom at the White House to a “knock-off” of Versailles. With an estimated budget of $300 million and no set completion date, Newsom’s remarks came at a time when millions face the loss of federal food assistance due to a government shutdown that began on October 1.As families grapple with food insecurity, Trump's allure for opulence starkly contrasts with the struggles of everyday Americans. In a pointed tweet, Newsom remarked, “Trump and his lapdog Congress just don’t care, period.” Social media has been abuzz with reactions, with commenters drawing historical parallels to the excesses of French royalty and highlighting the irony of Trump's “let them eat cake” mentality. Newsom's relentless commentary, including AI-generated images of Trump styled as Marie Antoinette, underscores his criticism of the president's priorities amid national adversity. His sharp observations have left many pondering the disunity in priorities between Trump’s aspirations for grandeur and the pressing needs of citizens during a crisis. (Photo:Wikipedia Commons)