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The California governor described White House reporters as ‘sycophants’

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the media for what he described as overly deferential coverage of Donald Trump, characterizing reporters in Oval Office press briefings as “sycophants.”

The Democratic governor — widely seen as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race — made the remarks during a Sunday interview with progressive commentator Jack Cocchiarella.

Cocchiarella pressed Newsom on what he framed as “hesitancy” within the White House press corps to scrutinize certain subjects: namely, the 80-year-old president’s health.

“You see these press conferences in the Oval Office,” the governor replied. “You maybe have one or two reasonable reporters. They ask a question; there's no chance for a follow-up. And then it’s seven sycophants from news outlets.”

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[–] FukOui@lemmy.zip 2 points 52 minutes ago* (last edited 51 minutes ago)
[–] ProfThadBach@lemmy.world 20 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

I can already see it. The DNC is going to shove this chucklefuck down our throats. I am tired of eating shit sandwiches. I don't know the answer but he is not it.

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 35 points 18 hours ago (19 children)

Lefties you gotta get your person up and ready. Presuming elections still exist and should this guy emerge as the frontrunner you have about 814 days before you have to vote for this guy or continue flushing ourselves down the republican hole.

Every article about him brings the boo-birds. That’s fine, but there’s still no champion for our leftier-than-thou politicos. You just gonna let it ride on Bernie again?

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

Mamdani cannot run as he was born in Uganda to two non-Americans

[–] amgine@lemmy.world 1 points 36 minutes ago

But Obama did it! /s

[–] ShredderFeeder@shredderfood.net 8 points 17 hours ago (29 children)

Bernie is officially too old (honestly, he was in 2015)

If Newsome is on the ballot in november I'll vote for him. Of course if Lassie was on the ballot as a democrat in 2028, I'll vote for her.

Don't give a shit. Anything is better than a republican.

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[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today 7 points 17 hours ago

Every article about him brings the boo-birds. That’s fine, but there’s still no champion for our leftier-than-thou politicos.

Crazy, It's almost like the DNC is complicit in keeping any viable economically left winged candidates away from any seat of power where they could one day become a decent candidate for president.

I really can't understand why anyone would think Gavin Newsome is a good candidate. Imo the only thing different between the mainstream Democrats and the Republicans is an affectation of wokeness, and Gavin Newsome doesn't even clear that hurdle.

His only talent in life is cheating on his wife and befriending the Gettys. Literally has not had to work for a thing in his life. Daddy bought him a degree at a private school, got a baseball scholarship..... never played a single game. His best friend bought him a winery, and then had Mayor Brown take him under his wing in SF, and then had governor brown do the same exact thing.

Can we not go a little bit farther to the left than the best friend of an oil Barron?

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[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 21 points 19 hours ago (6 children)

Reminder that Newsom is a snake and can go fuck himself

[–] toast@retrolemmy.com 12 points 18 hours ago

That's the dirty ouroboros

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[–] DevDave@piefed.social 12 points 18 hours ago

Please for the love of god don't let this fuckhead be the Democrat Party presidential candidate.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/13/california-law-online-age-checks-00606115 - Google, Meta, and OpenAI "supported" this. Does anyone really think their motive is to "protect the children"?

Age checks is a/the path to a national login system.

[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 4 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

Of course every WH press member is asking softball questions. Any reporter that isn't licking Donnie's asshole has been booted from press conferences.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 hour ago

Yeah and we all see how AP ceased to exist as soon as they were kicked out.

Oh wait...

[–] some_designer_dude@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

He knows this. We all know this. It’s posturing but he’s so shite it reads like a gerbil trying to convince everyone it’s a grizzly bear.

[–] FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 7 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Honestly I doubt much of anybody gives a fuck what Newsom thinks, these days. His term ends this year.

[–] DrakeAlbrecht@lemmy.world 11 points 18 hours ago (5 children)

He's the worst choice for President who isn't actually a Nazi.

He also might be the only choice for President who isn't a Nazi.

Whether or not he's the Democrat nominee, the nominee will be someone that virtually nobody actually likes.

We're going to hold our noses and vote for them, or we're going to get President Vance and eight more years of Heritage Foundation policy.

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[–] nanometer1625@thelemmy.club 2 points 14 hours ago

namely, the 80-year-old president’s health

Isn't that a softball? His poor health is a good thing for everyone, not a bad thing.

[–] NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml 2 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

If he get's the nomination, I'll be glad to vote 3rd party again. It's not like I'm a Democrat anyways.

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