EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 11 MIN
Newsom Under Fire- $19M PR Campaign, Homeless Crisis, and Gas Prices Hit $6
from GrassRoots TruthCast with Gene Valentino · host Gene Valentino
A fiery panel debate breaks down California's controversial $19 million PR campaign aimed at improving the state's image. Critics argue that Gavin Newsom should focus on rising poverty, high gas prices, and viral footage from downtown Los Angeles instead of spending taxpayer money on branding.The discussion heats up as former adviser to Kamala Harris, Mike Nellis, clashes with Republican strategist Gene Valentino over whether California is being unfairly targeted. The debate expands to include comparisons with other states, policy failures, and the political implications for a potential 2028 presidential run. The conversation also touches on gas prices, homelessness, state spending, and even comments about Newsom's wife — before both sides find rare common ground at the end. Is this smart leadership... or political spin?Watch the full breakdown and decide. #California #GavinNewsom #GasPrices #LosAngeles #Politics #USPolitics #NewsDebate #BreakingNews #HomelessCrisis #CaliforniaPolitics #PoliticalDebate #NewsAnalysis #MikeNellis #GENEValentino #2028Election #StatePolitics #ViralVideo #EconomicDebate➡️ Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com➡️ WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981➡️ More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/➡️ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/➡️ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ ➡️ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/
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A fiery panel debate breaks down California's controversial $19 million PR campaign aimed at improving the state's image. Critics argue that Gavin Newsom should focus on rising poverty, high gas prices, and viral footage from downtown Los Angeles instead of spending taxpayer money on branding. The discussion heats up as former adviser to Kamala Harris, Mike Nellis, clashes with Republican strategist Gene Valentino over whether California is being unfairly targeted. The debate expands to incl...
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