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California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office has adopted a provocative, Trump-like social media style on X, generating increased attention and followers by mimicking Trump's tone and memes, as part of a strategy to engage with the MAGA movement and counter misinformation, though it has received mixed reactions from critics and supporters alike.
The article discusses the unsettling trend of deceased lawmakers' social media accounts remaining active or being resurrected posthumously, with examples including Rep. Gerry Connolly, Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvester Turner, and Herman Cain, raising concerns about digital security, proper account management, and the handling of digital legacies in politics.
MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski revealed they met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to "restart communications" after years of a rocky relationship. The meeting, which was the first in seven years, sparked criticism from some viewers and media critics who saw it as a betrayal. Scarborough and Brzezinski emphasized that their intention was not to normalize Trump but to provide insights into current political dynamics. The meeting has raised questions about the potential for a détente between the hosts and Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron's photos of him boxing have sparked mixed reactions in France, with some finding it amusing and others criticizing it as a macho political approach. Commentators have linked the images to Macron's tougher stance against Moscow and his recent statements regarding the possibility of sending Western troops to Kyiv. Some have drawn comparisons with Russian President Vladimir Putin's public displays of athleticism, while others have criticized Macron for his lack of action in resolving conflicts such as the situation in Gaza.