Gavin Newsom is set to appear Friday at a World Cup match alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio — and how the governor looks sitting next to the top Trump administration official is apparently top of mind mind.
The two will be in the same box during Team USA’s opening match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, an official aware of Newsom’s plans told Politico.
“The Governor is there to support Team USA,” the official said. “Any frame-mogging that occurs will be purely incidental.”
“Frame-mogging” is a Gen-Z slang for when one person’s physical frame — typically their shoulder width, muscle mass, or overall body size — makes someone else in the same photo or video look less physically dominant.
Rubio’s camp declined to comment.
Both Newsom and Rubio are considered potential contenders in the 2028 presidential race.
The governor has been peppered over the past years with questions on a 2028 bid, and he told CNN in February that the only thing standing between him and a run for president is how his family feels about it.
Newsom has stated he would “be lying” if he denied contemplating a presidential campaign, and indicated he will make his final decision after the midterm elections.
Rubio, on the other hand, has been propped up by President Trump as a potential solid choice to be his successor along with Vice President JD Vance, with potentially both on the same ticket.
“I like them both,” Trump told The Post on who should run. “And I like them together.”
Newsom has been bragging about the 14 World Cup matches that California will host, more than any other state. Eight will be held in Los Angeles and six in the Bay Area.
“California is proud to welcome people from every corner of the globe and showcase the values that define our state — opportunity, inclusivity, and respect for all,” Newsom said in a statement.
