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.”
Oh I have no doubt she’s smart. And I’d happy vote for her if her name is on the ballot… But I don’t see it happening in my lifetime… While New York has made amazing progress, and she might even be able to oust Schumer for Senate… I don’t see her on a national ballot any time soon. The US isn’t ready to elect a democratic socialist, as much as they might need to. Right now the country is a bit on the left side of center-left… The only reason the right keeps winning is the left keeps splintering. Democrats are masters of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
I get your skepticism, but i dunno…
These are unsure times. One might dare to be hopeful.
I might be surprised… but if past is prologue…probably not.