Gavin Newsom just did it again—reminded America why California is circling the drain and why the Democrat Party can’t be trusted with power.
In a four-hour interview on the Shawn Ryan Show—yes, four hours—Newsom found the time to wax poetic about everything from Jeffrey Epstein to Chinese trade, while his own state continues to burn, quite literally. Wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, and rather than lead recovery efforts or comfort the displaced, Newsom jetted off to Nashville for a podcast. Because, in his mind, nothing says “governing” like a media tour.
But here’s the part that should infuriate every working American: Newsom openly admitted that California’s agricultural and construction industries run on illegal labor. “Half of our agricultural and 41% of our construction workers are illegals,” he said, without shame. And when asked if these people are taking jobs from Americans, he scoffed, “I don’t see many people like me jumping at those jobs.”
Newsom: Half of our agricultural and 41% of our construction workers are illegals.
Ryan: "Do you feel that they're taking American jobs?"
Newsom: "I don't see many people like me jumping at those jobs." pic.twitter.com/AsxdOobYzw
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 14, 2025
That’s the kind of elitist arrogance we’ve come to expect from the left. Newsom, born into wealth and raised with a silver spoon, thinks it’s beneath Americans to do hard work. He can’t fathom why someone might be proud to earn an honest living with their hands. Worse, he’s using that warped worldview to justify a broken system where illegal labor undercuts American workers, depresses wages, and fuels a black-market economy that benefits no one except big business and corrupt politicians.
Let’s be clear: the use of illegal labor isn’t just about filling jobs. It’s about power, control, and votes. Democrats like Newsom have built a system that invites illegal immigration, turns a blind eye to enforcement, and then uses the resulting chaos to justify expanding the welfare state, driving up taxes, and growing government dependency.
And when the system breaks—as it has in California—they blame Republicans. In this same interview, Newsom had the audacity to blame President Trump for wildfires on federal land. Never mind that Trump left office years ago. Never mind that the real issue is California’s decades-long refusal to manage its forests, clear dead brush, and hold PG&E accountable. For Newsom, facts are optional. So is responsibility.
Meanwhile, homelessness is exploding, crime in major cities is out of control, and middle-class families are fleeing California in record numbers. The state that once symbolized the American Dream now looks more like a third-world country in some places. And the man at the helm? He’s too busy prepping for a 2028 presidential run to notice—or care.
This isn’t just about California. It’s a glimpse into the Democrat vision for America. Open borders, unchecked illegal immigration, collapsing infrastructure, and a political elite more interested in photo ops than fixing problems. Newsom represents the coastal liberal mindset that sneers at middle America, dismisses traditional values, and champions policies that hurt working families.
Ask yourself: if Newsom is willing to defend the widespread use of illegal labor on a public platform, what would he do with the full power of the federal government? Would he legalize every illegal immigrant overnight? Would he push for national sanctuary laws? Would he flood conservative states with federal dollars tied to open-border mandates?
We don’t need to guess. We’ve seen the preview in California. And we already know how the story ends: skyrocketing crime, unaffordable housing, rolling blackouts, and bureaucratic incompetence.
It’s easy to laugh at Newsom’s weird hand gestures and slick hair, but don’t underestimate him. He’s dangerous because he’s polished. He’s dangerous because he’s calculated. And he’s dangerous because he’s selling a vision of America where sovereignty, law, and the working class are sacrificed on the altar of progressive ideology.
The fight for 2028 begins now. Conservatives must stay vigilant, speak truth loudly, and never let this kind of madness go unchallenged. Because what happens in California doesn’t stay in California—it shows up in Washington if we’re not careful.