What makes a great leader? Most people would say it’s someone who takes care of their own backyard first. When the roof is leaking at home, you don’t go shopping for a bigger house!
Some politicians seem to forget this simple wisdom. They chase bigger titles while the people who trusted them face real problems. They give fancy speeches about success while their own report card shows failing grades.
Governor Gavin Newsom has his sights set on the White House for 2028. He’s already hitting the campaign trail, visiting key primary states like South Carolina. But there’s just one giant problem with his presidential dreams – California currently has the worst unemployment rate in the entire country.
From Breitbart:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has already started his 2028 presidential campaign — but his state has the highest unemployment rate in the United States.
As Breitbart News reported earlier this month, Newsom left California in the midst of over a dozen wildfires to travel to rural South Carolina, testing the waters for a presidential run in the state Democrats have promoted to the first in the list of primary contests…
California’s unemployment rate rose slightly, by 0.1 percentage point, to 5.4% in June, tying Nevada for the highest rate in the U.S., according to new federal data released Friday.
While Newsom smiles for photos in South Carolina, California workers are losing jobs. The state lost 6,100 jobs in June alone. The business and professional services sector took the biggest hit with 9,900 layoffs.
Leadership Means Showing Up
What’s even more shocking? Newsom left California during a crisis of over a dozen wildfires to test the presidential waters in South Carolina. While flames threatened homes and communities, their governor was nowhere to be found.
This isn’t just bad timing – it’s a pattern. When leadership was needed most, Newsom chose his political future over his current job responsibilities.
California’s Policies Aren’t Working
Even other Democratic-run states avoid California’s extreme left-wing approaches. The proof is in the numbers – California is underperforming compared to the rest of America.
As Breitbart points out, the 5.4% unemployment rate isn’t historically high, but it reveals something important. When other states are thriving under President Trump’s economy, California is falling behind.
The May jobs numbers for California were also revised downward, showing even less growth than initially reported. While some sectors like healthcare and government added jobs, most other industries in the Golden State shrank.
Can A Failed Governor Make A Successful President?
How can voters trust someone to run America when his own state has the worst job numbers in the country? It’s like applying to be a math teacher when you’re failing basic addition.
Newsom wants voters to focus on his big promises for tomorrow while ignoring California’s problems today. But Americans are smarter than that. They know that results matter more than campaign speeches.
Before dreaming about the White House, perhaps Governor Newsom should focus on helping Californians find work. After all, the best job application is a proven track record – not just an empty resume with a nice smile.
Key Takeaways
- California has reached the highest unemployment rate in the nation (5.4%) under Newsom’s leadership
- Newsom abandoned California during wildfires to campaign in South Carolina for his 2028 presidential run
- California lost 6,100 jobs in June while other states prosper under the current economic conditions
- Newsom’s extreme progressive policies are driving California’s economic underperformance compared to other states
Sources: Breitbart
