U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
(Washington, DC) – President Donald Trump is taking aim at Democratic leaders on both coasts, criticizing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and California Gov. Gavin Newsom in sharp remarks carried by 77 WABC.
In comments highlighted by the outlet, Trump said what he described as “incompetence” from Ocasio-Cortez and Newsom has damaged America’s image, calling it “a bad look for the U.S.” The president did not elaborate extensively on specific policy decisions in the excerpted remarks but framed his criticism around broader concerns about Democratic governance.
Trump and Newsom have clashed repeatedly over issues ranging from immigration policy to crime and economic management in California. Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez, a leading progressive voice in Congress, has been a frequent target of Trump’s criticism dating back to his first term in office.
The latest comments add to ongoing political tensions between the White House and prominent Democratic figures as both parties sharpen their messaging heading deeper into the 2026 political cycle.
