Newsom mocks Trump's limited-edition passport with fake California driver's license featuring gov's portrait
California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked a limited-edition U.S. passport featuring President Donald Trump's image by releasing a satirical fake driver's license with his own portrait. The passport was announced by the State Department as part of America's 250th-anniversary celebrations, prompting Newsom's humorous response through social media. The exchange highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the two figures, with the White House dismissing criticism as 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
- ▪The U.S. State Department announced a special passport for America's 250th anniversary featuring President Donald Trump's image on the inside cover.
- ▪In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom's office shared a mock driver's license with his photo, jokingly claiming it would be issued for California's 175th anniversary.
- ▪Newsom's press office published the fake license on X with a tongue-in-cheek message celebrating the state and his 'handsome' photo.
- ▪The White House defended Trump's commemorative passport, accusing critics of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
- ▪Newsom has increasingly used a Trump-like rhetorical style on social media while criticizing the president's policies.
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Gavin Newsom Newsom mocks Trump's limited-edition passport with fake California driver's license featuring gov's portrait The exchange began after the State Department announced a special passport commemorating America's 250th anniversary By Louis Casiano Fox News Published April 29, 2026 6:49pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Washington DC to host Great American State Fair for America250 Ambassador Monica Crowley discusses the Great American State Fair, set to transform the National Mall in Washington D.C. from June 25 to July 10.
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