Newsom Trolls Trump’s Hair During Longest State of the Union

Feb 25, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom took a public swipe at President Donald Trump’s appearance during Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night — and it’s drawing online buzz.

As Trump delivered what was reported as the longest State of the Union in U.S. history at about 1 hour and 47 minutes, Newsom live-posted his reactions on X from New York, joking about the president’s hair.

The California governor wrote, “Oh no, Donald. You need some of my hair gel!!!” while Trump spoke, a light-hearted jab at the president’s visible strands.

Newsom was not present in the House chamber — he was in New York promoting his new book and offering real-time commentary on Trump’s claims.

Beyond the hair joke, Newsom challenged some of Trump’s assertions about the economy, noting social media posts that unemployment and energy costs were rising despite the president’s description of a booming economy.

“Oh no, Donald. You need some of my hair gel!!!” — Gov. Gavin Newsom on X.

The exchange highlights how divided political messaging has become during major national events, with governors and other officials using social platforms to counter presidential rhetoric in real time. Trump’s speech and Newsom’s responses are now trending across social media, amplifying the reach of the comments. Analysts say this type of online back-and-forth could influence public attention long after the address itself.

Expect further reactions today as both Trump and Newsom supporters dissect the jest and broader political messages from the State of the Union.

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