California Governor Gavin Newsom just threw a political Molotov cocktail at White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and the fallout is as fiery as you’d expect, as Breitbart reports.
Through the official “GovPressOffice” account on social media platform X, Newsom unleashed a scathing post branding Miller as a “fascist” and using the acronym “SS”—a reference to the notorious Nazi Schutzstaffel, responsible for horrific atrocities during the Holocaust.
Let’s unpack that for a moment. Labeling someone with a term tied to one of history’s darkest chapters isn’t just a cheap shot; it’s a deliberate provocation, especially considering Miller’s Jewish heritage, which makes the reference particularly insensitive.
The post, shared by the governor’s press office, didn’t just raise eyebrows—it set off a full-blown firestorm on X. Responses ranged from users echoing the “fascist” label to others pleading for Newsom to dial it back.
One voice of reason, Andrew Kolvet, Executive Producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, cut through the noise with a simple plea: “You’ve got to stop this.” Clearly, not everyone is amused by Newsom’s attempt at edgy political commentary.
But let’s be real—when a public official’s account alternates between serious policy updates and trolling President Donald Trump, as “GovPressOffice” often does, it’s hard to take such outbursts as anything but performative grandstanding.
The criticism didn’t stop at mere disapproval. Some users on X accused Newsom of inciting violence against Miller, with one commenter bluntly stating that the governor’s words could endanger the White House staffer.
Others went further, pointing to the historical weight of the “SS” reference. Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak called the post an “antisemitic attack,” highlighting the troubling implications of invoking Nazi imagery against a Jewish individual.
Newsom’s choice of words isn’t just reckless—it’s a calculated jab that risks alienating even those who might otherwise sympathize with his progressive agenda. Where’s the line between critique and character assassination?
Adding fuel to the fire, some responses on X brought up past actions by Newsom that they found equally troubling. One user referenced an alleged incident just a week prior, claiming the governor called for doxing ICE agents while Antifa activists targeted them with violence.
Whether or not that claim holds up under scrutiny, it paints a picture of a governor who seems all too comfortable playing with rhetorical dynamite. Is this leadership, or just a desperate bid for attention?
Let’s not pretend that political mudslinging is new, but there’s a difference between sharp disagreement and weaponizing history’s worst symbols. Newsom’s post crosses a boundary that even the most heated debates should respect.
Jack Posobiec, Senior Editor at Human Events, hit the nail on the head when he said, “They know exactly what they’re doing.” This isn’t a slip of the tongue; it’s a deliberate strategy to inflame and divide.
What’s the endgame here? If Newsom wanted to critique Miller’s policies, there are countless ways to do so without dragging in Nazi parallels or risking accusations of antisemitism.
Public discourse is already a minefield in today’s polarized climate, and stunts like this only make it harder to have good-faith disagreements. California deserves a governor focused on solving problems, not crafting viral insults. Maybe it’s time for Newsom to log off X and get back to governing.
