Gavin Newsom's 'Riot for Thee, Not for Me' Scandal: Larry Elder's Analysis

Newsom's Napa Wine Tasting Event

• 🍷 Gavin Newsom attended a wine tasting event at his luxury winery in Napa Valley on Saturday, June 7th.
• 🗓️ This event occurred the day after riots began destroying downtown Los Angeles.
• 🎶 The promotional brochure described the event as "vineyard vibes" featuring contemporary wines, live jazz music, and local food.

Larry Elder's Critique of Priorities

• 🚨 Larry Elder criticizes Newsom's priorities, questioning why a swanky fundraiser was held while riots were occurring, cars were being burned, and police were assaulted.
• 😷 Elder draws parallels to Newsom's past COVID-19 edicts, noting Newsom attended a Napa event with a significant wine tab while advocating for shutdowns and mandates, without wearing a mask or social distancing.
• 🏘️ Elder suggests Newsom's actions indicate he views public safety and crime as low priorities, possibly due to living in a safe neighborhood.

Newsom's Response and Broader Issues

• 🤥 Newsom downplayed the event, stating it was a fundraiser for cancer research, not a wine party, despite the brochure's description.
• 🗣️ He also claimed the riots were not "widespread," even as they were escalating.
• 📉 Elder argues these incidents, combined with Newsom's handling of wildfires and other state issues like population loss, high cost of living, and taxes, will hurt his political prospects.
• 🏛️ Elder notes that Newsom previously ordered people to stay home during the pandemic while attending an upscale dinner party himself.

Political Ramifications

• 🚀 Elder believes the "arrogance" displayed by Newsom, particularly in imposing and then ignoring mandates, contributed to the recall effort and will harm his chances for the Democratic party nomination.
• 📉 The high cost of living, taxes, gas prices, and unemployment rate in California are cited as reasons why residents want to leave, while Newsom focuses on other political matters.