Vance’s criticism of Newsom – a potential 2028 presidential candidate – comes as the Golden State governor’s press office X account has been aping Trump’s distinctive social media style and

“Stop sounding like crazy people,” Vance said on “The Ingraham Angle”. “This idea that Gavin Newsom is somehow going to mimic Donald Trump’s style—I think that ignores the fundamental genius of President Trump’s political success which is that he is authentic.”

Even with the election still a few years away, polling could offer insight into potential candidate viability.