Left-Field Lament: Gov. Gavin Newsom Moans About Sports Being Infected With Politics
For a man obsessed with his own image,California Governor Gavin Newsomcan’t see that the man in his mirror is the cause of all his problems. On a recent podcast, thedeceptive Democratwas moaning about. . .

For a man obsessed with his own image,California Governor Gavin Newsomcan’t see that the man in his mirror is the cause of all his problems. On a recent podcast, thedeceptive Democratwas moaning about howpolitics in sportshas ruined his enjoyment of it. ‘Why has politics invaded everything?’ Again, look in the mirror, Gavin. Check this out. (WATCH)Gavin Newsom bemoans politics being injected into everything, like sports. "I used to love sports because it wasn't political. "Man, if only we could figure out who did this. pic. twitter. com/nmHM2zllSw— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman)July 23, 2026These people have no self awareness. — Fonzo 🐊 (@Godofthunder70)July 23, 2026A lack of self-awareness is a defining trait ofDemocrats. This is why the answer to Newsom’s question is not readily apparent to him. Mystery wrapped in a riddle— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman)July 24, 2026I wonder which party injected politics into sports? 😉— Ellie A (@EllieGAnders)July 23, 2026They can’t run away from trans being in women’s sports fast enough . — Sue Ellena (@Sue_ellena)July 23, 2026Gavin looking for who politicized sportspic. twitter. com/nVeMpqgLc2— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman)July 23, 2026Hey@GavinNewsomyou can thank a Democrat for making sports and everything else political!— David Campbell (@dlcampbell05)July 23, 2026Ding! Ding! It’s Democrats who have destroyed so many once-enjoyable pastimes by making them political. Posters say politics in sports goes back to at least 2016 with the NFL. It really went into overdrive after thedeath of George Floydin 2020. (WATCH)NBA 2K paused online play for 2 hours and provided its players with free Black Lives Matter & I Can’t Breathe shirts today in honor of George Floyd. (via floyd_773/Instagram)pic. twitter. com/en68yTVuDI— ESPN (@espn)June 4, 2020RecommendedI stopped playing online because of the actions of this crew. — tbone (@georgiaduck)July 23, 2026Kapernick/Nike🙄— Reg Simpson (@RegSimpson7)July 23, 2026My first guess. . . pic. twitter. com/DRnh4g3dPI— Rugged Individualist (@QTPahTootie)July 24, 2026Who put the BLM and stop racism messages on NFL fields? Wasn’t Republicans!— democraticrepublic1776 (@drkathysmiles)July 24, 2026"The issue is never the issue; the issue is always the Revolution. "— Gehrig Wiles (@WilesGehrig)July 23, 2026The left is about misery and sucking the joy out of everything that provides comfort and normalcy. It’s no surprise they would use sports as a way to destroy our national unity and poison our American way of life. The answer is reflected every time you admire yourself in a mirror, Gavin. That’s who’s to blame. Editor’s Note:Every single day, here at Twitchy, we will stand up and FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT against the radical Left and deliver the conservative reporting our readers deserve. Help us continue to tell the truth about the Trump administration and its successes. JoinTwitchy VIPand use promo codeFIGHTto receive 60% off your membership.