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

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News (2 / 1) 27.05.2026 22:56 / Simo

Gas Prices & Political Blame

Newsom urged Californians — especially over Memorial Day weekend — to avoid filling up at Chevron, arguing unbranded fuel meets the same standards and accusing Big Oil of profiting amid the Iran war. Cruz fired back on X, posting a photo of local Chevron prices and writing that higher costs stem from "California's stupid energy policies," noting Texas prices around $3.99 a gallon.

Chevron's Move and Context

The spat also recalled Chevron's decision to relocate headquarters to Texas; company leadership previously cited California's business challenges. The online jabs capped a bruising exchange between the governor and the senator that mixed AI imagery, gas data and political blame.