Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Newsom Mocks Vance with New Nickname Amid Political Disputes
California Governor Gavin Newsom gave US Vice President JD Vance a new nickname, "Just Dance Vance", to poke fun at him.
Newsom is copying former President Trump's way of using nicknames and writing in all capital letters on social media.
This is happening because Newsom disagrees with actions supported by Trump's administration about drawing maps for voting districts.
Newsom is threatening to change California's maps if other states change theirs, in a political move.
California Governor Gavin Newsom gave US Vice President JD Vance the nickname "Just Dance Vance".
Newsom's actions are seen as mocking Trump's style of using nicknames and all-caps social media posts.
Newsom's nickname is linked to his opposition to efforts to redistribute congressional boundaries, backed by the Trump administration.
Newsom threatened to redraw California's electoral map in response to potential redistricting in Republican-led states.
Newsom used all-caps in a social media post, mimicking Trump's style.
- Who
- Gavin Newsom and JD Vance.
- What
- Newsom gave Vance a nickname and mocked Trump's communication style.
- When
- Details not provided.
- Where
- California
- Why
- To criticize Vance and Trump's actions on political matters.
Newsom's Stance
Trump Administration's Stance
Congressional Boundaries
Newsom's Stance
Opposes redistribution of congressional boundaries.
Trump Administration's Stance
Supports efforts to redistribute congressional boundaries, as the Trump administration backs.
- Newsom's Nickname
- "Just Dance Vance"
- Newsom's Action
- Threatened to redraw California's electoral map
- Target of Criticism
- JD Vance and Donald Trump