From California Post · · 50s
Gavin Newsom's pandemic regrets
California governor admits past pandemic mistakes but faces skepticism.
In brief
California governor admits past pandemic mistakes but faces skepticism. Gavin Newsom claims regret for 2020 pandemic policies but faces criticism for delayed accountability and double standards. Originally reported by California Post.
Newsom admits pandemic errors
Gavin Newsom claims he was wrong in 2020 about COVID policies while fly fishing with CNN's Jake Tapper.
“The idea that we closed beaches was insane in hindsight”
Regret for schools delayed
Newsom regrets not bucking teachers unions despite LA refusing to reopen schools.
“A lot of districts were open, but the big ones weren’t. LA refused, and I regret that”
Teachers union funding
California Teachers Association gave $1.8 million to Newsom's 2021 anti-recall campaign.
“The California Teachers Association gave $1.8 million to the gov's 2021 anti-recall campaign alone”
Unemployment fraud
California paid tens of billions in fraudulent unemployment claims including prison recipients.
“To this day, the state's unemployment system owes the federal government more than $20 billion”
Double standards
Liquor stores stayed open while churches closed; Black Lives Matter protesters gathered despite virus rules.
“Families were barred from Taco Bell but the elite could dine at posh hotspots”
2028 presidential plans
Newsom discusses 2028 presidential election plans while fishing with CNN.
“Gavin Newsom and Jake Tapper fish as Newsom discusses his plans for the 2028 presidential election”
What it means
Gavin Newsom claims regret for 2020 pandemic policies but faces criticism for delayed accountability and double standards.
