Trolling the Troll

The Lincoln Project

Government, News, Politics, News Commentary

4.7 • 8.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

This week, Rick's Elephant in the Room is fighting the fight where it's at. And, not to go too hard on Dems, but they *could* stop hating the game and instead take a page out of Gavin Newsom's playbook. When Newsom logs on, Donald Trump takes the L. This past week has been one nonstop stream of viral trolls, clapbacks, and dunks, with Newsom torching Trump across social media. We’re breaking down how the Governor of California has become Trump’s worst online nightmare—and why the internet can’t get enough of it.

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0:00.0	Want to try a free sample?
0:01.2	Oh, yeah, I do.
0:02.4	Wait, can something this small throw my body off balance?
0:05.6	Time to consult the online experts.
0:08.8	One bite will destroy your metabolism, drink butter coffee instead to kill cravings.
0:13.0	Insulin sensitivity.
0:15.0	One coffee.
0:16.0	Stop it.
0:17.1	Stop it.
0:18.2	They don't know your body.
0:19.5	Only you do.
0:20.5	Signos pairs AI with a biosensor
0:22.6	so you can track your body's unique responses
0:24.8	to food, movement, and more in real time,
0:27.3	helping you achieve your health goals.
0:29.4	Signos.
0:30.2	Your task will not be an easy one.
0:32.5	Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped in battle-hearted.
0:36.3	There is not a liberal America and a conservative America.
0:40.0	There is the United States of America.
0:44.9	Good night and good luck.
0:47.0	Hey, everybody, it's Rick.
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