Leftists TURN AGAINST Gavin Newsom FOR PATHETIC IMPLOSION During EMBARRASSING Interview!
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- ❖Gavin Newsom's interview with Ben Shapiro is seen as an 'implosion' by the host, exposing his political opportunism.
- ❖Newsom's attempt to portray California as cooperative with ICE, despite its sanctuary status, is viewed as disingenuous by the far-left.
- ❖His refusal to directly affirm biological sex differences on transgender issues is criticized as 'denying reality' and a 'mental gymnastics' by Democrats.
- ❖The host believes Newsom's lack of consistent principles makes him a 'dangerous politician' who will say anything to get elected.
- ❖The Democratic primary is predicted to favor 'far-left lunatic' candidates who embrace positions like 'abolish ICE' and 'open borders'.
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1Newsom's Perceived Hypocrisy on ICE and Sanctuary Policies
Gavin Newsom attempted to present California as cooperative with ICE, citing over 10,000 transfers and vetoing legislation to stop state cooperation with federal law enforcement on violent criminals. However, the host argues this contradicts California's established sanctuary state status and Newsom's past rhetoric, framing it as a 'snake oil salesman' tactic to appear moderate while his policies remain far-left.
Newsom stated, 'We have over 10,000 that I've cooperated with since I've been governor of California. We work very directly with ICE as it relates to CDCR, state prison.' He also mentioned vetoing legislation to stop this cooperation. The host countered, 'California is a sanctuary state... he's lying.'
2Evasion on Transgender Issues and Biological Reality
During the interview, Newsom avoided directly answering Ben Shapiro's question about whether boys can become girls. He cited 'humanity,' 'empathy,' and the small number of people affected, suggesting 'good people disagree on this.' The host interprets this as 'denying reality' and a 'mental gymnastics' by Democrats, arguing that an inability to acknowledge basic biological facts is a 'sanity check' litmus test for voters.
Shapiro asked, 'The fundamental question... is whether boys can become girls.' Newsom responded, 'I just don't... I think for the grace of God. Yeah.' He later added, 'I just I don't know. There's so much hate and bigotry... this is a harder thing for me, too. I have... a trans godson.' The host stated, 'If you will lie to me about this issue, then you will lie to me about anything.'
3Newsom's Political Opportunism and Lack of Principle
The host asserts that Gavin Newsom is a 'dangerous politician' who 'will say anything and everything to get elected.' His perceived shifting stances on ICE and transgender issues are cited as evidence of his lack of principle, attempting to appease whoever his 'target audience' is at the moment. This 'both sides of his neck' approach is seen as alienating to the far-left base who expect consistent radical positions.
The host stated, 'If both sides were the same was a personified, it would be Gavin Newsome because this man will say and do anything to appease whoever his target audience is at that moment.' They also said, 'This is a guy who doesn't have a soul, right? He will say anything to get elected.'
4Democratic Primary Demands and General Election Liability
The host predicts that the Democratic primary in 2028 will require candidates to adopt 'far-left' positions, such as 'abolish ICE' and 'open borders,' due to the radicalization of the party's base. They argue that while these positions might win a primary, they will be a 'liability' in the general election, turning off moderate voters and preventing a 'blue wave.'
The host stated, 'Getting through that primary, you're going to have to take the far-left position, which is to abolish ICE... I think that is what Democrats are gonna have to embrace if they want to get through the primary.' They later added, 'when you embrace this type of radical extremism, what happens is is that you turn people off.'
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"Gavin Newsome cannot be the Democratic nominee for president no matter what it takes. This is not purity politics. He wants to stop the billionaires tax in California. He is fundamentally opposed to the views of the majority of Democrats in this country."
"If both sides were the same was a personified, it would be Gavin Newsome because this man will say and do anything to appease whoever his target audience is at that moment."
"It is not an act of bigotry to say that a boy cannot become a girl. Nor should my children be taught in K through 12 public schools that a boy can become a girl. That is not an act of bigotry. That's an act of rationality and biological simplicity."
"If you will lie to me about this issue, then you will lie to me about anything. Right? I'm serious. And I don't understand why like really I I really don't understand seriously like why liberals don't see this as a sanity check issue."
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