Staff Reports
Governor Gavin Newsom of California just can’t seem to help himself when it comes to trying to troll red states. Instead of focusing on the numerous issues plaguing his own state, he decided to take a trip to Boise, Idaho to spread misinformation about “banned books.” In a tweet, Newsom claimed that book bans are at a record high, with over 1,200 challenges in the last year. But let’s be clear here, these so-called “book bans” are simply laws being passed to protect children from inappropriate material. It’s not about banning books altogether.
Gavin Newsom Once Again Tries, Fails to Troll a Red State, Spreads Misinformation About 'Banned Books' https://t.co/ocMYfMLlxR
— RedState (@RedState) July 6, 2023
It’s interesting to see Newsom and the left constantly trying to change the meaning of words to fit their narrative. They want everyone to believe that these laws are an attack on literature and freedom of speech. But the truth is, all of these books are still available to anyone who wants to read them. It’s just about making sure that children aren’t exposed to explicit content that is too mature for their age. And let’s not forget that these laws are being passed in response to the concerns of parents who don’t want their children exposed to graphic sexual content or indoctrinated with certain ideologies.
Book bans are at a record high — there have been over 1,200 challenges in the last year, nearly double the (then-record) total from 2021.
Couldn’t leave Boise without dropping by this incredible bookstore. The owners of Rediscovered Books are doing everything they can to push… pic.twitter.com/LYWItT1EjQ
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 2, 2023
Do you just ignore California and travel America as The Great Karen?
— RedInDC 💐 (@RealRedInDC) July 3, 2023
Weird if they are banned how were you able to view and purchase in a bookstore?
— Craig for Common Sense (@CraigABrill) July 3, 2023
There will never be a better self-own than "look at me freely purchasing at a store all the books the Republicans banned."
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) July 5, 2023
Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, brilliantly exposed this hypocrisy when he was accused of “banning books.” He read aloud some of the material in question, and it was so explicit that the media had to cut their feeds. This just goes to show that these books are not appropriate for young children, and it’s absurd to suggest otherwise. But Gavin Newsom seems to think that it’s perfectly fine for little kids to be reading hardcore content that is too explicit for television.
Meanwhile, California is facing a multitude of issues—businesses are leaving, homelessness is out of control, crime is skyrocketing, and drugs are ravaging communities. Newsom should be focusing on fixing these problems instead of trying to school red states and their governors. It’s clear that he has an odd obsession with Ron DeSantis, but his attempts to troll him just make him look silly. The people of California would be better off if Newsom stayed in his lane and worked on solving the issues plaguing his own state instead of trying to score political points in other states.
