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Newsom's Podcast Push for 2028 Bid Sparks Outrage

10/27/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly preparing for a 2028 presidential bid via podcast appearances, similar to President Donald Trump.
On the All The Smoke episode, he tried to connect with former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson using a "blaccent" that drew online criticism.
Critics accused Newsom of being out of touch with the lower-middle class.

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Story summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly preparing for a 2028 presidential bid via podcast appearances, similar to President Donald Trump.
On the All The Smoke episode, he tried to connect with former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson using a "blaccent" that drew online criticism.
Critics accused Newsom of being out of touch with the lower-middle class.