Governor Gavin Newsom has once again found himself at the center of controversy after making a homophobic remark aimed at a conservative influencer. The backlash was immediate and widespread.
The incident began when the governor’s press office responded to a post by Benny Johnson, who had suggested that Newsom should be “terrified” about ongoing fraud investigations in California. In a reply that drew sharp criticism, Newsom’s team quipped, “We got a call from Grindr after this and said your team was their biggest users. Congrats!”
This is not the first time Newsom’s office has used Grindr, a popular dating app for gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, as part of their rhetoric against critics. This marks at least the third instance where such a reference has been employed, raising eyebrows and anger among many.
