Newsom mocks Trump’s weight after Hegseth’s ‘fat generals’ remark

California Governor Gavin Newsom is continuing his campaign of childish tactics with a jab at President Donald Trump’s weight.

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed top military leaders, encouraging a higher level of physical fitness among those in charge. He even went as far as to say that it’s “tiring” to see “fat troops” when looking at combat formations.

“Likewise, it’s unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon,” he continued, holding military brass accountable.

This didn’t sit well with Newsom, who took it as an opportunity to thumb his nose at the president.

I guess the Commander in Chief needs to go! https://t.co/nqssJd02pH pic.twitter.com/2EMICwdCOE

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 30, 2025

“I guess the Commander in Chief needs to go!” he wrote, captioning a photo of Trump taking off his suit jacket before going to work a shift at McDonald’s.

The governor’s press office account opted to go with an AI image of Trump eating McDonald’s under an all-caps quote from Hegseth.

IT’S COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO SEE A FAT COMMANDER IN CHIEF IN THE HALLS OF THE WHITE HOUSE! pic.twitter.com/hZtRdJG8b7

— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) September 30, 2025

While these antics were a hit among the leftist crowd, it was clear that not everyone was pleased by the posts. While some opted to address his posts directly, others took a more direct route with their commentary:

How’s your budget going?

— Hunter Eagleman (@Hunter_Eagleman) September 30, 2025

You need to be audited for your quick accumulation of net worth while in public service.
You’re untrustworthy

— Paul “Pops” 1948 (@pmbrown1948) September 30, 2025

The left can’t meme even when they use knockoffs.

— unseen1 (@unseen1_unseen) September 30, 2025

He’s 80. What is the excuse of our generals and admirals.

— Wade Miller (@WadeMiller_USMC) September 30, 2025

I’m good with Democrats finally getting into the fat-shaming game.

The Overton window shifts the other way for once.

— Johnathan Pritchett (@jdpritchett) September 30, 2025

Do you understand the difference between an infantry unit and a general?

— Alexander (@lost_muzh_in_uk) October 1, 2025

I see why you keep losing your wives to other men. You’re not good at this.

— (@SKYRIDER4538) September 30, 2025

Now we know yall are just copying at this point pathetic

— Malietoa Elryth (@Hamotex) October 1, 2025

no way one of the leaders of this country is allowing this to be posted on an official account..

— Aidan (@MocaCDev) October 1, 2025

You do know there’s 0 80 year old men serving in the armed forces?

— Maxx (@maxx___________) September 30, 2025

I thought fat shaming was bad?
Pretty sure that’s in the Progressive Commandments. Like #36 or something…

— H. Huntsman (@HHuntsmanWrites) September 30, 2025

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