By Trendsetter Tribune 
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office fired back at Fox News host Sean Hannity on social media, escalating a public war of words that quickly drew attention online.
In a post on X, the Governor Newsom Press Office responded directly to Hannity with a sarcastic jab, writing: “Here ya go Sean! Hope this helps with your severe case of NDS!” — a reference to what supporters often call “Newsom Derangement Syndrome.”
The response was aimed at a lengthy post by Hannity, in which he criticized Newsom as a “Trump obsessed psycho stalker governor,” accusing him of ignoring his responsibilities to Californians while focusing on national media appearances, podcasting, and social media activity.
Hannity also attacked Newsom’s long political career, arguing that decades in office have failed to deliver meaningful results for the state. His comments fit into a broader pattern of conservative criticism portraying Newsom as more focused on national ambitions than governing California.
The governor’s press office did not address Hannity’s policy criticisms directly, instead opting for a mocking tone that reflects Newsom’s increasingly aggressive online strategy. In recent years, Newsom and his communications team have leaned into rapid-fire social media responses, often engaging conservative figures head-on rather than ignoring them.
The exchange underscores the growing national profile of Newsom, who is frequently mentioned as a future Democratic presidential contender, as well as the increasingly personal and combative tone of U.S. political discourse — where press offices now trade insults with cable news hosts in real time.
As of now, neither side has backed down, and the online sparring appears far from over.
Here ya go Sean! Hope this helps with your severe case of NDS! https://t.co/XL999CvwbX pic.twitter.com/qCUC3InjfM
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) January 22, 2026