Gavin Newsom Says Something Stupid… and Gets a Free Pass (Because He’s a Democrat)

California Governor Gavin Newsom is back in the headlines — and not because he did something impressive. Buck Sexton breaks down Newsom’s latest tone‑deaf moment, this time in front of a predominantly black audience in Georgia. While promoting his memoir, Newsom tried to make himself relatable by declaring, “I’m like you — I’m a 960 SAT guy.”

The comment immediately raised eyebrows. Critics called it condescending, racially patronizing, and exactly the kind of thing that would end a Republican’s career in a single news cycle. But as Buck points out, Newsom is a Democrat — which means the media will shrug, smooth it over, or pretend it never happened.

Buck walks listeners through the Fox News reporting on the event, noting that Newsom framed his low SAT score and childhood reading struggles as a way to connect with the crowd. Instead, it came off as a clumsy stereotype — the kind of political pandering that would be national scandal material if it came from anyone on the right.

Buck also highlights the broader pattern: Democrats can say almost anything, no matter how insulting or absurd, and the press corps will sprint to protect them. Republicans, meanwhile, get torn apart for far less. Newsom’s Georgia moment is just the latest example of the double standard.

In classic Buck fashion, the segment blends sharp analysis with a bit of well‑earned mockery — a reminder that the media’s selective outrage isn’t just bias, it’s a political weapon.

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