Stephen Cloobeck's First Ad for California Governor Targets Trump and Epstein Scandal

Campaign Launch and Messaging

• 🎯 Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck is launching his campaign for California governor with an ad that references the Epstein scandal.
• 💰 Cloobeck is spending over $1 million to air this ad in California, Washington D.C., New York, and South Florida.
• 💡 The ad's message is a direct challenge to Donald Trump, with Cloobeck stating, "Trump is for they them. Steven Kubach is for you."

California's Role and Leadership

• ⚡ Cloobeck emphasizes that California needs to be a "bully pulpit" and a fighter for its interests.
• 🗣️ He asserts that he is prepared to fight and has told Donald Trump "no" before, positioning himself as a strong leader.
• 🤝 While aiming to unify with the federal government, he stresses that California must be respected as the largest consumer group, contributing significantly to the federal government.

Political Strategy and Opposition

• 🚫 Cloobeck dismisses traditional politician playbooks, stating he is not a politician and is playing a different game.
• 🧠 He defines his version of DEI as Discipline, Education, Integrity, contrasting it with what he perceives as Trump's focus on his children.
• 📈 Cloobeck views Katie Porter's use of his past comments as a fundraising tactic and a sign of her being a "failed politician."

Redistricting and Political Landscape

• ⚖️ Regarding redistricting, Cloobeck suggests that if Texas redistricts, California should do what's best for its citizens, potentially leading to taking over the House.
• 🚀 He believes this strategy, particularly involving New York, Illinois, and California, will backfire on the president and serve as a boomerang.
• ✅ Cloobeck states he supports the Democratic Party, anticipating new leadership that will embody the fighting spirit he promotes.