Caroline Downey

When California Governor Gavin Newsom positions himself as a leading national voice for the Democratic Party, critics point to his home state's record as a warning sign for the country. Caroline Downey breaks down the top five reasons why Newsom should never occupy the Oval Office, examining his executive track record, fiscal mismanagement, and controversial policy decisions. Unpacking the state's sky-high tax rates, homelessness crisis, public safety failures, restrictive regulatory mandates, and blatant pandemic-era hypocrisy, Caroline demonstrates how California's decline under Newsom serves as a blueprint of progressive governance. What do California’s mass exodus of businesses and residents reveal about the reality behind Newsom's presidential ambitions? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!