Fox News journalists were left taken aback by Gavin Newsom's amusing jab during a discussion concerning woke ideologies, with the California governor jokingly commenting on their apparent obliviousness to the concept.
In a recent Twitter controversy, California Governor Gavin Newsom has been openly criticising Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Republican leadership over crime rates and political redistricting issues. The heated exchange began when Newsom commented that Abbott had been "rolled over," a statement that surfaced amidst escalating online tension [1][3].
Newsom's remarks have sparked strong reactions, with Texas Republicans pushing back and no immediate formal response from Abbott. Newsom's tweets and press office posts have used provocative language and data comparisons to criticise Texas governance, intensifying the public dispute [1][3].
The controversy is part of a broader partisan clash between California and Texas leaders, with Newsom using Twitter aggressively to challenge Abbott's policies on crime and elections. This inter-state feud, played out on social media platforms, reflects deeper national political divides [1][2][3].
Notably, Newsom announced the "Election Rigging Response Act" last week, accompanied by a video where he calls out Abbott for being "rolled over" by former President Donald Trump [2]. The video has garnered attention, with some commenting that Newsom has broken Fox News and Donald Trump, suggesting that he is effective in his political actions [4].
The controversy has not been without humour, as evidenced by Newsom's office's response to criticism. When asked if the comment about Abbott being "rolled over" was mocking the governor, who is in a wheelchair, Newsom's office responded flippantly, saying, "No. But how woke of you to ask! I'm sorry Greg's feelings were hurt. Poor guy - we hope he recovers" [5]. This response was met with positive reactions, with people commenting that it was a good bit and that Newsom's communications team is doing well [6].
As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how this inter-state feud will unfold. One thing is certain, however - Newsom's communications team is locked and loaded, ready to take on any challenges that come their way [7].
References: [1] CNN [2] The Hill [3] Politico [4] Twitter [5] Twitter [6] Twitter [7] Twitter
- Despite the heated debate, Newsom's team manages to inject timely entertainment into the political discourse, as demonstrated by their flippant responses and clever Twitter videos.
- Amidst the escalating tension over politics and general-news issues, the public is also treated to a dose of satirical commentary, with Newsom's team delivering humorous responses that entertain as well as counter criticisms.
