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    Should Democrats use memes? Gov. Newsom goes from policy to punchlines

    CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is being dubbed a “memelord” for tweeting in ALL CAPS, which President Donald Trump is known for, and taking shots at Republicans by posting AI-generated images.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Alex Cohen • Aug 23, 2025 • 7m Listen

    CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is being dubbed a “memelord” for tweeting in ALL CAPS, which President Donald Trump is known for, and taking shots at Republicans by posting AI-generated images.

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      Republican strategist and author of “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy”

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