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Billionaire Candidate Tom Steyer Criticized for Ignorance of Newsom's Performance

3/24/2026

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Tom Steyer, a billionaire gubernatorial candidate, said he has not followed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom's performance closely.
In the interview, he stated, "I haven’t followed it closely enough to give him a grade."
Critics, including former journalists, said a candidate spending millions to run for governor lacks knowledge of the current administration, calling the response disqualifying.

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Tom Steyer, a billionaire gubernatorial candidate, said he has not followed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom's performance closely.
In the interview, he stated, "I haven’t followed it closely enough to give him a grade."
Critics, including former journalists, said a candidate spending millions to run for governor lacks knowledge of the current administration, calling the response disqualifying.