Newsom Critiques Trump’s Mental State in Recent Interview

California Governor Gavin Newsom has suggested that President Donald Trump appears to be mentally unstable in a recent interview while making a pointed comparison to Joe Biden. Speaking on “The Daily,” a podcast by the New York Times, Newsom criticized Trump’s perception of reality, especially regarding the federal government’s approach to the uncertain situation in Los Angeles.

“He’s not in touch with what’s really happening,” Newsom expressed during his conversation with host Michael Barbaro.

Newsom characterized Trump’s handling of recent protests as erratic and dismissive. “When I spoke to him, I woke up to a completely different narrative that he was pushing,” he remarked. Barbaro was visibly taken aback, responding with a “Wow.” Newsom recounted how Trump shifts topics from discussing the National Guard to making alarming comments about media.

Upon being pressed to elaborate on his comments, Newsom’s response was somewhat vague: “I don’t really know. He had mentioned our discussion days after saying that U.S. Marines would help with domestic law enforcement.”

In another setting, Newsom pointed out that Trump “isn’t the person he was four years ago,” reinforcing concerns about the former president’s current state of mind.

Despite controversies surrounding Biden’s mental fitness, Newsom has previously defended him. In the wake of a challenging debate last summer, Newsom dismissed suggestions that Biden should consider stepping aside from reelection. He’s expressed that he has witnessed Biden’s effectiveness firsthand and believes his age plays a role in his political success.

The topic of Biden’s mental acuity has gained traction since he assumed office, particularly highlighted in a book that examined his presidency. Trump, who has just turned 79, is on track to be the oldest president ever if he completes a second term.

Both Newsom and Trump have been at odds regarding the federal response to the recent protests that erupted after immigration enforcement actions in Downtown L.A. Trump ordered U.S. Marshals, followed by the deployment of 700 Marines to assist local law enforcement—a move Newsom denounced as an overreach of power in a recent address. This led to further accusations that Trump was exacerbating the situation for his political gain.

The White House has yet to respond to requests for comments about the ongoing dispute.