California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new podcast that has drawn criticism from Democrats for featuring right-wing guests and controversial statements.
In a recent episode, Newsom surprised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz by praising former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, comparing his rhetoric to that of past Democratic leaders. Newsom argued that Democrats risk alienating key voter groups by focusing too much on identity politics rather than delivering tangible results. His podcast appears to be a strategic move to broaden his appeal, fueling speculation about his future political ambitions.
While some see it as a savvy political maneuver, others view it as a misguided attempt to engage with the far right.
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Newsom trying to play 4D chess with the far right is not the flex he thinks it is—Bannon is no populist, he’s just another authoritarian grifter. Instead of praising extremists, maybe focus on delivering for the people who actually vote Democrat.
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Lefty Gavin Newsom schools Tim Walz on MAGA, denies it’s just ‘racism and misogyny’ — while praising Bannon
I don’t think you can dismiss what [Steve Bannon is] saying, reminds me a lot of what Bernie Sanders was saying, reminds me a lot of what Democrats said 20, 30 years ago,” Newsom told
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