Newsom Mocks Trump with Modi-Putin-Xi SCO Moment
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a strong critic of Donald Trump, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping walking together and sharing a laugh at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Newsom captioned it with, “But have no fear … Trump is sending the Guard to Chicago,” in a pointed jab at the U.S. president.
Summit Moment Sparks Commentary
The video, widely circulated from the SCO Summit, showed the three leaders displaying camaraderie, which many analysts saw as symbolic of growing cooperation between India, Russia, and China. By contrasting this clip with Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, Newsom sought to highlight a disconnect between Trump’s domestic moves and global diplomatic engagements.
Political Undertones in the U.S.
Newsom’s post reflects how international optics are being repurposed in American politics. Trump has faced criticism from Democrats over his tough approach to crime and immigration, including the use of federal troops in cities. Newsom’s framing of the SCO video underlined his broader effort to position himself against Trump ahead of possible future political contests.
