Newsom Rips Trump’s ‘Rose Garden Club’ at the WH: ‘Cheersing Diet Cokes’ While Economy Is Tanking

Jennifer Bowers Bahney Sep 6th, 2025, 3:53 pm

As GOP members of Congress flooded social media with photos of the inaugural dinner at the White House “Rose Garden Club,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) denounced the lavish display in light of an unsteady economy.

“Our economy is in a downward spiral, but don’t worry — the @GOP are spending their time cheersing Diet Cokes at a new, exclusive ‘club.'”

Newsom retweeted House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R) post from the event , saying, “The grand opening of the new Rose Garden Club at the White House last night was epic. Thanks to @realDonaldTrump for his hospitality & visionary leadership.”

The dinner was held on the same day that disa

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