California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to rewrite history — but his latest TV appearance says it all.
During a Sunday interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Newsom claimed he “never had any doubts” about Joe Biden’s mental fitness to run the country — except for that one uncomfortable night that left Hollywood elites whispering in panic.
At a glitzy Los Angeles fundraiser in June 2024, Biden reportedly failed to recognize one of his oldest friends — none other than actor George Clooney, who was helping host the event. According to a book co-written by CNN’s Jake Tapper, Clooney was “shaken to the core” by the moment.
Even Newsom had to admit it “gave [him] pause.”
“All of us were a little taken aback,” Newsom said, quickly blaming Biden’s confusion on jet lag from his recent European trips.
But what came next made excuses impossible. Just days later, Biden’s disastrous debate with Donald Trump exposed his sharp decline to tens of millions of Americans watching at home. That single debate — a national embarrassment — forced Biden out of the race less than a month later.
Newsom’s Spin vs. Reality
Despite the clear evidence of Biden’s fading capacity, Newsom kept trying to spin. He listed talking points about Biden’s “accomplishments,” including the CHIPS and Science Act and pandemic recovery efforts, ignoring the economic pain and chaos most Americans actually felt.
“I just talked to the president a few hours ago,” Newsom said. “I’ve been privileged to have a relationship with the president.”
Then, without missing a beat, he called Biden “one of the most successful presidents in the last century.”
It was a stunning claim — especially from a governor whose own state is drowning in homelessness, crime, and record-high taxes.
Newsom admitted he privately expressed concern about Biden’s debate collapse but refused to say anything publicly at the time. “It wasn’t my job to go out there,” he said. “My job was to give him space.”
In other words — he stayed silent while America watched the country drift under weak leadership.
Dodging, Deflecting, and Dreaming of 2028
When asked directly if he thought Biden was fit for another four years, Newsom dodged again. “My focus,” he said, “was making sure Donald Trump didn’t get back into office.”
Ironically, that’s exactly what happened — and millions of Americans are breathing easier with President Trump back in charge and restoring order.
Newsom also addressed his own White House ambitions. Asked if he’s planning a run in 2028, he pretended to brush it off:
“I’m not saying I am,” Newsom said. “We’ll see what happens.”
He claimed to “hate politicians who lie,” but his slick, practiced answers said otherwise.
After years of denying rumors of a Biden challenge, Newsom now appears to be carefully positioning himself as the next Democrat contender — all while pretending to be loyal.
Bottom Line
Gavin Newsom’s comments are a masterclass in political double-speak.
He praises Biden publicly, questions him privately, and now distances himself completely as the political winds shift.
It’s the classic Democrat pattern: deny, deflect, and wait for the next opportunity.
Meanwhile, Americans over 50 — the generation that built this nation — can see the truth clearly: Biden’s decline was obvious, Trump’s strength is undeniable, and Newsom’s ambitions are just beginning to show.