If you’ve been hearing about the latest back-and-forth between Jesse Watters and Gavin Newsom, you’re probably wondering what exactly was said.
The Exact Quote
On Tuesday’s episode of “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Jesse Watters mocked California Governor Gavin Newsom with this specific comment:
“Greasy Gavin is out there jocking Trump’s style. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But why doesn’t Gavin imitate his policies?”
The Context Behind the Comment
Why Watters Made These Remarks:
- Governor Newsom has been mimicking former President Donald Trump’s social media posting style for weeks
- Newsom uses this Trump-like approach to criticize Trump’s policies and defend his leadership in California
- Watters and other Fox News hosts have been repeatedly calling out Newsom for this imitation strategy
The Timing:
- The comments were made on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, during Watters’ primetime show
- This wasn’t a one-time incident but part of ongoing criticism from Fox News about Newsom’s social media tactics
Newsom’s Response
Governor Newsom didn’t let the comments go unanswered. He quickly fired back on social media platform X with a simple but pointed response:
“Still doesn’t get it”
This brief comeback suggests that Watters is missing the point of Newsom’s strategy to use Trump’s own style against him.
The Bigger Picture
What’s Really Happening:
- This is part of a political strategy where Newsom is using Trump’s communication style to critique Trump’s policies
- Watters is framing it as flattery, suggesting Newsom secretly admires Trump’s approach
- The exchange represents the ongoing tension between conservative media and Democratic politicians
Why It Matters:
- Newsom is often mentioned as a potential future presidential candidate
- The exchange highlights how social media tactics have become central to political communication
- It shows the continued influence of Trump’s style on political discourse, even among his critics
The Takeaway
Jesse Watters’ specific criticism centers on the idea that Newsom is copying Trump’s style while rejecting his policies. By calling him “Greasy Gavin” and accusing him of “jocking Trump’s style,” Watters is attempting to frame Newsom as insincere and strategically inconsistent.
However, Newsom’s quick response suggests he sees his approach differently – not as flattery, but as an effective communication strategy to reach voters who respond to Trump’s direct, confrontational style.
This exchange is just the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between the Fox News host and the California governor, with both sides using their platforms to score political points.
Last modified: September 4, 2025
