Newsom Calls for Noem's Resignation, Ignoring Own Hypocrisy
California Governor Gavin Newsom has reportedly called for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s resignation over an anecdote she included in her book. The Hill dutifully reported this, presenting it as a legitimate call for accountability. (Because in American politics, criticizing a dog story is an urgent matter.) What The Hill conveniently omits is the sheer opportunism of such a demand. Remember
Newsom's own political history? From navigating pandemic criticisms for dining out at The French Laundry to facing a recall election, the Governor has hardly been a paragon of unblemished leadership. The media often cheers on these political jousts, ignoring that these are often mere distractions from substantive policy debates or, more pointedly, the real-world consequences of governing. It's
less about moral principle and more about scoring points in the perpetual election cycle. (And no, we're not excusing what Noem did, just pointing out the performative nature of the outrage.)