Newsom's Bold AI Roast of Ted Cruz — 'Chevron Cruz' Pic Sparks Fiery Online Feud

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News (1 / 1) 27.05.2026 22:56 / Simo

Gavin Newsom just set off a viral showdown after an AI image mocked Ted Cruz as a leash-wagging caricature tied to Chevron — and the governor's call to avoid the oil giant turned into a heated public back-and-forth. Read on to discover the full story!

The AI Image That Ignited the Fight

On May 27, 2026, Newsom's team posted an AI-generated picture of Cruz on all fours wearing a large dog tag and tied to a leash, beside a bowl labeled "Chevron's Lapdog." The caption from Newsom's campaign read, "Chevron Cruz is a good boy." The image also showed a suited figure with the Chevron logo for a head and a stack of cash and a bag marked "Campaign Donations."