Fact Check: Did Trump Call Gavin Newsom ‘President’ and “Newscum”?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Donald Trump referred to Gavin Newsom as “the president of the United States, Gavin Newscum.”


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: The White House confirmed Trump used the nickname “Newscum” when referring to Newsom. However, it is unclear whether the reference to Newsom as “president” was serious, sarcastic, or hypothetical.


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Date: 03/20/2026


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Last Updated on March 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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