California Governor Gavin Newsom's ongoing political rivalry with former President Donald Trump has entered a new, mock-clinical phase. The escalation followed the White House's release of a medical memo concerning Trump's previously undisclosed October MRI scan.
The Presidential Health Assessment
On December 2, 2025, the White House circulated a memo from presidential physician Dr. Sean Barbabella. The document stated that a "preventative" medical checkup, which included the MRI, found Donald Trump in "excellent overall health." It further described his cardiovascular and abdominal imaging results as "perfectly normal."
Newsom's Satirical Retort
Governor Newsom's press office responded swiftly with a pointed parody. They released a spoof medical note on the social media platform X, deliberately written in grandiose language reminiscent of Trump's own style.
The mock letter, shared by the @GovPressOffice account, opened by declaring, "I'm pleased to report that nothing about the Governor's health is merely 'normal.'" It extravagantly claimed that Governor Newsom "remains the healthiest human currently alive or recorded in medical history."
The satirical assessment included absurdly glowing details, asserting his arteries were "shimmering" and his bone density "exceptional."
A Jab at Energy and Stamina
The note took direct aim at recent questions about Trump's vitality, notably referencing a report by The New York Times from the prior week. In a thinly veiled critique, the spoof stated:
"While we do not typically comment on the health of other elected officials, we'll simply note that Governor Newsom completes full workdays without falling asleep in meetings, does not require 'executive time' to lie down and watch TV during work hours, and is able to stand upright without looking like the Leaning Tower of Pisa."
The fictional evaluation concluded by reiterating that Newsom "remains the healthiest person alive and ever to live." It was signed, with fitting irony, by "Dr. Dolittle."
This episode marks the latest in a series of public jabs from the California Democrat, highlighting the intensely personal and performative nature of contemporary political conflicts. The use of official state communication channels for such satire underscores the blurring lines between governance, political campaigning, and public spectacle.
