California Governor Gavin Newsom faced intense online criticism after posting a Thanksgiving video that many perceived as tone-deaf, particularly in light of his recent $9.1 million mansion purchase in Marin County.
The 57-year-old Democrat and his wife Jennifer moved into the new property this week, while retaining their existing $3.7 million mansion in Fair Oaks.
The purchase has drawn sharp rebuke from residents who argue the governor is wildly out of touch with the economic struggles facing Californians, Daily Mail reported.
In a pre-recorded holiday message, Jennifer Newsom began by stating, “Thanksgiving is about gratitude, it’s about appreciating what you have and who you’re with.”
The governor then expressed gratitude for his family and constituents, a sentiment that rang hollow for many online viewers.
Social media users quickly lambasted the video.
One critic wrote, “Happy Thanksgiving! How’s the weather over there in the $9 million mansion? Will you be offering tours?”
Another sarcastically commented on the governor’s apparent disconnect, questioning the source of his wealth.
A third X user posted, “Wow typical tyrant craving the power and opulance of office while his citizens starve to death and struggle to live typical sociopathic rat who thinks he is an emporer [sic].”
A fourth said, “Never forget, Gavin Newsom not only tried to ruin your Thanksgiving, but then lied about it.”
The mansion’s details are striking.
Daily Mail detailed that the 5,600-square-foot property features six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, a guest house, swimming pool, spa and garden sculptures.
Located in an area where the average home price stands at $1.76 million, the purchase represents the fifth-most expensive home sale in Marin County in 25 years.
Daily Mail explained that Newsom’s accumulation of wealth predates his governorship, with a multi-million-dollar fortune built through various businesses and investments.
His reported gubernatorial salary is $200,000, per the outlet.
Critics, including Sacramento Bee opinion writer Robin Epley, have highlighted the stark contrast between Newsom’s opulent lifestyle and the challenges faced by average Californians.
Epley questioned how the governor could be “so mind-numbingly obtuse to the lives led by average Californians,” particularly amid widespread economic struggles.
The mansion purchase comes amid significant state challenges, including skyrocketing homelessness and ongoing economic pressures.
Daily Mail highlighted that Newsom’s children, particularly his eldest, Montana, are cited as the reason for the move, with Montana enrolling in The Branson School, where annual tuition exceeds $60,000.
The outlet further reported that a Newsom spokesperson emphasized the family’s desire to maintain educational continuity, noting that the governor’s term ends in January 2027.
The controversy echoes previous criticisms of Newsom, including his pandemic-era conduct involving maskless gatherings and school closure policies that seemed to exempt private school students.
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