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Beshear Condemns Bannon's Platform: Calls for Constructive Debate

3/14/2025

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear took a stand against California Governor Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on his podcast, arguing that Bannon's divisive rhetoric should not be given a platform. As a potential 2028 presidential contender, Beshear stressed the need for constructive debate while firmly denouncing Bannon's promotion of hatred and violence during a House Democrats' retreat in Northern Virginia.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear took a stand against California Governor Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on his podcast, arguing that Bannon's divisive rhetoric should not be given a platform. As a potential 2028 presidential contender, Beshear stressed the need for constructive debate while firmly denouncing Bannon's promotion of hatred and violence during a House Democrats' retreat in Northern Virginia.