California Governor Gavin Newsom got caught in a big lie this week. CNN proved he used the word “Latinx” many times, even though he told podcast host Charlie Kirk that nobody in his office ever used it. This embarrassing fact-check shows how out-of-touch liberal politicians can be.
Newsom used “Latinx” repeatedly during the COVID pandemic. He tweeted about “Latinx community” health funding in 2020 and talked about “Latinx children in poverty” in 2019. His office even called a singer a “Latinx superstar” in 2020. Now he’s acting like none of that ever happened.
CNN’s fact-check team played clips of Newsom saying “Latinx” at least seven different times. They showed old videos of him using the word in speeches about virus testing and healthcare. The network even found him using it as recently as 2023 to attack Republicans. So much for his claim that nobody knows “where it even came from.”
The real kicker? Most Hispanic Americans hate the word “Latinx.” A 2024 poll found 75% of them don’t want it used. Regular people see it as nonsense made up by college professors and activists who don’t respect Hispanic culture. But Democrats like Newsom pushed it anyway until it became a political problem.
Newsom’s flip-flopping isn’t just about words. He’s also changing his story on transgender athletes in women’s sports. After signing laws letting biological males compete against females, he now tells conservatives that Democrats “lost” on fairness. This two-faced approach shows he’ll say anything to look more moderate.
Conservative talk show host Dave Rubin blasted Newsom for these lies. Rubin called out the governor’s podcast tour with right-wing guests as a desperate attempt to rewrite his far-left record. Other Republicans warn that Newsom’s smooth talking could trick voters if he runs for president.
The CNN fact-check proves liberal politicians will abandon their radical ideas once regular Americans reject them. Newsom’s “Latinx” lie exposes how the left invents problems instead of fixing real ones. First they force made-up words on people, then pretend they never did it when voters get angry.
This scandal matters because Newsom wants to be president. His flip-flops on “Latinx,” transgender issues, and crime laws show he’ll bend any principle to gain power. Conservatives should remember his real record – not his new act – when he comes asking for votes.
