Newsom Trolls White House with AI Video Depicting Trump, Hegseth, and Miller in Handcuffs
California Governor Gavin Newsom posted an AI-generated video that depicted former President Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, and Stephen Miller in handcuffs, accompanied by the caption "CUFFING Season." The post also included a repost of a White House message referencing cuffing season, which incorporated a chains emoji and a line about illegal aliens. This social media activity came amid the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
At the New York Times DealBook Summit, Newsom defended his provocative approach by stating that the aim is to wake people up. In response, Trump adviser Peter Navarro criticized the trolling, stating it was not funny and that it incited violence. Navarro also made reference to defending the Constitution against what he described as woke opposition. Newsom replied to Navarro’s comments with a snowflake emoji when reposting them.
Fox News Digital reached out to both Newsom’s office and the White House for comment. The article was published on December 11, 2025, at 6:10am EST.
