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The hosts of the Ruthless podcast told Will Cain this week that Gov. Gavin Newsom looks plainly scared of Vice President JD Vance, calling out the California governor’s recent attempts to seem relatable as nothing more than stagecraft. The exchange played on Fox’s Will Cain Show and was highlighted across conservative outlets as another example of Democrats panicking when a true populist starts to gain traction.
Veteran Republican operatives turned podcasters on Ruthless didn’t mince words, mocking Newsom’s forced “relatability” and labeling his routine as predictable pandering rather than genuine leadership. Their critique landed because it exposes a party more invested in optics and narrative control than fixing the real problems Americans face.
This is the essential disconnect: coastal elites like Newsom fear the “new Republican” who actually talks to working people and isn’t afraid to shake up the status quo, and JD Vance embodies that threat. Democrats resort to theater and name-calling because authenticity and accountability win votes — and that terrifies the political class.
Contrast the polished, performative governor with Vance’s straight-shooting media appearances, including his own time on the Ruthless platform, where he speaks plainly about law, order, and economic common sense. Voters can tell when a politician practices empathy for headlines versus when he delivers results, and Newsom’s PR stunts won’t paper over the damage his policies have done to California families.
Hardworking Americans aren’t fooled by canned laughs and manufactured humility; they want leaders who will restore safety, opportunity, and pride in their communities. The Ruthless hosts were right to call out the act — now it’s up to voters to reject the theater and elect leaders who will actually fight for the country.
