California Governor Gavin Newsom has escalated his feud with President Donald Trump, dismissing Trump's jibes and mocking memes—including those portraying Trump dressed as the pope—by delivering sharply worded attacks at recent public events and during his appearance at COP30 in Brazil. Newsom referred to Trump as an “invasive species,” accusing him of weakening democracy, fueling extremism, and acting as a disruptor to American institutions and international climate efforts. Watch for more