In this episode of Always Something, I dive into Governor Gavin Newsom’s bold social media campaigns against Donald Trump and why his digital strategy is catching so much attention. With his term as California’s governor winding down, Newsom is seizing the opportunity to elevate his national profile and showcase a communication strategy that feels sharp, fast, and built for today’s political landscape.

I explore how Newsom’s approach mirrors and modernizes the groundbreaking social media playbook that Barack Obama used during his first presidential campaign—only this time, in a much noisier and more competitive digital era. From viral video responses to sharp online messaging, Newsom is proving that politics today is as much about storytelling and communication as it is about policy.

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