The Jesse Kelly Show Gavin Newsom Gets ROCKED By DEVASTATING Scandals As He Prepares To Make MAJOR Announcement
Nov 21, 2025
Joining the discussion are Mike Slater, host of Politics by Faith, who unpacks Gavin Newsom's ambitious presidential journey and wealth connections; Ann Coulter, a conservative commentator, analyzing California's cultural shifts and recent crime surges; and John Phillips, a radio host, offering insight into Newsom's political network and scandalous allegations. They debate whether Newsom's dubious past and California's failures could haunt his presidential aspirations as he readies for a 2028 run. It's a deep dive into the political landscape shaping California and beyond.
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Newsom's Longgame Is Real
- Gavin Newsom has been preparing for a presidential run for years and is building national infrastructure now.
- Jesse Kelly warns Republicans to take his fundraising and campaign seriously despite personal disdain.
Common Sense Messaging Shapes Appeal
- Newsom frames moderate positions like gun checks as "common sense" to appeal to undecided voters.
- Kelly argues this rhetoric helps Democrats nibble at rights and win centrist support.
Getty Ties And Machine Politics
- Mike Slater recounts Newsom's privileged connections, including ties to the Getty fortune via his father.
- Slater says Newsom's rise depended on machine connections rather than humble roots.
