In a political climate already under immense tension, one moment aboard Air Force One became the spark that ignited a nationwide media wildfire. What began as a routine press exchange between President Donald Trump and journalists escalated into one of the week’s most discussed political controversies — and unexpectedly dragged California Governor Gavin Newsom into the spotlight as well.

It all started when veteran Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey attempted to ask Trump a follow-up question regarding the newly surfaced Epstein-related communications, which mentioned the president’s name.

These questions came at a time when the release of the Epstein files was dominating headlines and social networks. Lucey began with a calm, professional tone: “If there’s nothing incriminating in…