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During an appearance on the Shawn Ryan podcast, Newsom confidently proclaimed, “Oh, no, no, no. That’s not true. We’ve got population growth.” He further claimed that the state has experienced population increases in recent years. This assertion starkly contradicts U-Haul data and mounting anecdotal evidence from people who are relocating en masse.
The governor’s denial raises questions about his grasp of reality—or at least his willingness to acknowledge the hardships facing Californians. Critics argue that such claims are a form of political spin aimed at preserving California’s image as a thriving economic hub and a desirable place to live.