Like A Heartbroken Teen Girl, Gavin Newsom Appears Jealous Of Donald Trump’s Relationship With Zohran Mamdani

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Much like a middle school girl who cannot fathom how her uglier friend managed to catch the eye of Brad the dreamy quarterback, Gavin Newsom appears to be rather jealous of President Donald Trump’s budding relationship with Zohran Mamdani, the socialist New York City mayor.

To the surprise of many, Trump and Mamdani have struck up something of a friendship in recent months, in no small part due to their shared inheritance: the great city of New York. Most recently, they met in the Oval Office to discuss, among other things, affordable housing. Mamdani, in a brilliant, if slightly obsequious, gesture, flattered his pal by gifting him a New York Daily News front page featuring the president himself. If you want to make a Queens man happy, particularly this Queens man, plaster his face on a New York tabloid and all will be well. (RELATED: Here Are 4 Reasons Why Trump’s Meeting With Comrade Mamdani Was Politically Brilliant)

I had a productive meeting with President Trump this afternoon. I’m looking forward to building more housing in New York City. pic.twitter.com/XnPbt0KXYU — Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) February 26, 2026

I had a productive meeting with President Trump this afternoon.

I’m looking forward to building more housing in New York City. pic.twitter.com/XnPbt0KXYU

— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) February 26, 2026

At an event Thursday in New Hampshire (why the hell was he there in the first place if not to get some name ID in the first presidential primary state?), Newsom tried his best to hide the growing envy. After a Gen Z left-wing femboy whom you’ve never heard of, Jack Cocchiarella, joked that Trump has “got a crush” on both Newsom and Mamdani, the California governor had a warning for his fellow Democrat.

“I’ve got to talk to Zohran,” Newsom said. “I know how this love story ends, Zohran.”

Newsom, of course, was referring to his own love affair with Donald, which began with such promise after the inauguration in 2025 but has since flamed out. It certainly didn’t help that Trump’s gay best friend, the ever-sassy Scott Bessent, reportedly shattered Newsom’s ego in front of a crowd at Davos by describing him as “Patrick Bateman meets sparkle beach Ken.” There is no coming back from that.

.@SecScottBessent in Davos: “I think it’s very, very ironic that Newsom — who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ben — may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than Kamala Harris. He’s here this week with his billionaire sugar daddy, Alex Soros.” pic.twitter.com/9BmdpaebEd — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 21, 2026

.@SecScottBessent in Davos: “I think it’s very, very ironic that Newsom — who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ben — may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than Kamala Harris. He’s here this week with his billionaire sugar daddy, Alex Soros.” pic.twitter.com/9BmdpaebEd

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump followed by First Lady Melania Trump, shakes hands with California Governor Gavin Newsom upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on January 24, 2025, to visit the region devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

I have a faint suspicion that Newsom would like to be friendlier with Trump and wishes their relationship hadn’t ended in the manner that it did. Being on good terms with a president can make your life much easier, especially during a time of crisis, as was the case when wildfires ripped through Los Angeles in January.

But he simply can’t cozy up to Trump anymore. His hands are tied by legions of radical Californians who want him to fight fight fight and hold this president’s feet to the fire. Also, good luck trying to win the Democratic primary in 2028 if you displayed a trace of goodwill toward the Trump administration at any point in these four years.

So, yes, Newsom is like a teenage girl, hiding away in her bedroom, sobbing through the night, consoled by Snapchat and Taylor Swift music, as the other friend — the not-as-cute one, the not-as-funny one, the one who doesn’t do her hair as pretty — kindles the flames of love with the boy who got away.

But, hey! Cheer up, Gavin. There are plenty of socialists in the sea!

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