MAGA podcaster Katie Miller faced swift and widespread mockery online after she attempted to criticize California Governor Gavin Newsom for his planned attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Critics were quick to highlight a glaring flaw in her argument: former President Donald Trump is also scheduled to attend the elite gathering.
The Failed Troll Attempt
The incident unfolded on January 19, 2026, when Miller, who is married to former Trump White House adviser Stephen Miller, took to the social media platform X to take a jab at the Democratic governor. "Of course Gavin Newsom is going to Davos," she wrote sarcastically.
In a follow-up post, she added, "Nothing quite says America First like commiserating to the crowd of the World’s Elites. You either stand up for America or you should sit down." Her comments were aimed at Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, who has recently been a vocal critic of Donald Trump.
Critics Point Out the Hypocrisy
The backlash was immediate. Numerous users on X pointed out the fundamental contradiction in Miller's critique. "Trump will be there. What were you saying, dummy?" wrote one user named Justin. Another, Mike Nellis, noted succinctly, "Trump is also going to Davos this week but whatever."
The responses piled on, with users highlighting the oversight. "Idiot. Trump is going to Davos," stated a user named Salty Sea. Gabe Rosenberg repurposed Miller's own words against her, posting, "Of course Donald Trump is going to Davos. Nothing quite says America First like commiserating to the crowd of the World’s Elites."
Other critics, including Jason Bell and Andrew Feinberg, joined in, repeatedly noting that Miller's "dear leader" would be present at the same forum she was deriding.
Context of the Davos Visits
The episode underscores the political tensions surrounding the World Economic Forum. Governor Newsom has stated he intends to use his platform at the annual event to criticize the economic agenda of Donald Trump. The forum is often viewed with suspicion by the anti-globalist faction of the Republican base.
However, the revelation that Donald Trump will also be in attendance this week severely undercut the attempted partisan attack from Miller's corner. It transformed her critique into a source of online ridicule, with users like Kristi summing up the reaction with, "Holy crap on a cracker she’s so dumb."
The online exchange serves as a vivid example of how quickly political messaging can backfire in the digital age when key facts are overlooked. For Katie Miller, a simple attempt to troll a political opponent resulted in a wave of mockery that highlighted the very behavior she sought to condemn.
