California Governor Newsom criticized Trump at the Munich Security Conference: "He (Trump) is not only temporary, but may be one of the least American presidents in the history of the White House. He is an invasive species who took over the Republican Party. Reagan would be ashamed of this era. Our republic is being destroyed in real time, and we are fighting every day to save the republic."
Comment: Newsom's remarks were full of fire and revealed his ambition, completely turning the Munich Security Conference into a global launch event for his 2028 presidential campaign.
Using extreme language like "invasive species" and "destroying the republic" to denounce Trump, while invoking Reagan to morally pressure the Republicans, and exporting values to European elites, the essence is to use criticism of the president to build a personal image, claim legitimacy from the Democrats, and gain international favor. He deliberately emphasizes "saving the American system," which is to portray himself as the ultimate opponent of Trump and the savior of the American establishment.
This performance is both internal party mobilization and external ally reassurance; the harsher the criticism, the more real the presidential dream becomes.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857154899158091/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author alone.