California Governor Gavin Newsom is launching a new podcast, 'This is Gavin Newsom,' aiming to engage with conservative voices and replicate the success of right-wing media.
His outreach to figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk has sparked backlash, particularly from former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who called the move 'unforgivable and insane.' Newsom's strategy appears to be a long-term play for national relevance, possibly with an eye on the 2028 presidential race. Critics argue he risks alienating his Democratic base, while supporters see it as an effort to bridge political divides.
Whether this approach will pay off or backfire remains to be seen.
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Why is Newsom giving a platform to extremists like Bannon and Charlie Kirk? There’s a difference between reaching across the aisle and legitimizing people who spread dangerous lies.
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