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Benny Johnson Clashes with Newsom Over California Fraud

1/13/2026

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Benny Johnson escalated his online feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom on January 12, 2026, after Newsom mocked him over alleged fraud in California.
Johnson criticized Newsom's response, referencing the governor's past affair and questioning his wife's associations with controversial figures.
The conflict began when Johnson announced plans to investigate fraud in California, leading to a sarcastic reply from Newsom's office.
The Post requested comments from the governor's office about state resource usage in the exchange but received no reply.

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Benny Johnson escalated his online feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom on January 12, 2026, after Newsom mocked him over alleged fraud in California.
Johnson criticized Newsom's response, referencing the governor's past affair and questioning his wife's associations with controversial figures.
The conflict began when Johnson announced plans to investigate fraud in California, leading to a sarcastic reply from Newsom's office.
The Post requested comments from the governor's office about state resource usage in the exchange but received no reply.