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In this RedState article, Bob Hoge argues that California Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to distance himself from the state’s homelessness and governance failures while shifting blame onto local Democratic leaders such as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
- Hoge says Newsom’s appearance on “The Prof G Pod” showed the governor acknowledging public frustration over homelessness but avoiding real accountability for policies implemented during his own time in power.
- The article points to California’s long-running homelessness crisis and references criticism that billions have been spent while visible street conditions remain unacceptable.
- Newsom blamed “permissiveness” around encampments and tents on sidewalks, particularly during and after COVID, but Hoge argues that this permissiveness happened under Democratic leadership in the state.
- Hoge frames Newsom’s comments as a political problem for Karen Bass, especially as Los Angeles continues facing intense criticism over homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
- The article highlights Newsom’s claim that California has recently seen a notable decrease in unsheltered homelessness, while critics argue that overall homelessness remains far higher than it was when he took office.
- Hoge also criticizes Newsom’s COVID-era leadership, including school closures and the infamous French Laundry dinner, as reasons Californians lost trust in government.
- Newsom said Democrats are perceived as “too slow, weak, and ineffective,” but Hoge argues that the governor has done little to match his rhetoric with meaningful action.
- The piece concludes by warning that Newsom may soon try to take this same record national in a presidential campaign.
Read the full story: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/06/01/shameless-newsom-throws-bass-under-the-bus-takes-zero-accountability-for-trainwreck-that-is-california-n2202944
