Gavin Newsom's 'Doge But Better' Claim Criticized Amid California Spending Concerns

Newsom's 'Efficiency' Claims Under Scrutiny

• 💡 Governor Gavin Newsom's claim of using AI for state efficiency, described as 'Doge but better,' is met with skepticism by the panel.
• 🎯 The panel argues that Newsom's definition of efficiency, focusing on AI for tasks like traffic and ROOC calls, ignores the core issue of cutting spending.
• 📌 Newsom's administration is criticized for not addressing California's $322 billion budget, which has increased by over $100 billion during his tenure.

Job Market and Government Growth

• 📊 Since January 2023, California has lost 173,000 private sector jobs while adding 181,100 government jobs.
• 🧠 The panel suggests Newsom has mastered the art of making bold, unreserved statements, which can be effective in politics despite a lack of substance.

Criticisms of Newsom's Credibility and Record

• 📉 Roy discusses losing credibility with Newsom due to a past affair, attending a French Laundry dinner during COVID-19, and moving to a more expensive home outside Sacramento for his children's schooling.
• 🐍 The analogy of a snake shedding its skin is used to describe Newsom's perceived attempt to rebrand himself as a moderate, moving away from his far-left record.
• 🚀 The panel questions the believability of Newsom's pivot, citing his record on issues like high-speed rail and proposals to take out loans for migrant healthcare.
• 🤷 The 'Doge but better' comment is speculated to be a misreading of a script, with Newsom possibly envying Elon Musk and his ventures.