Disgruntled Californians praise stark dystopian view of state under Dem control
A viral music video parodying California as a dystopian state under Democratic leadership has garnered over 37 million views on social media. The video, set to a cover of "California Dreamin'," criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Karen Bass, and other Democratic figures for alleged corruption and policy failures. Shared by Elon Musk and others, it highlights issues like homelessness, the high-speed rail project, and the Palisades Fire.
- ▪The video was posted by Miguel Fornia on X and shared by Elon Musk, who called it "Banger."
- ▪It features satirical depictions of Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Eric Swalwell, Maxine Waters, Adam Schiff, and a talking skeleton of Dianne Feinstein.
- ▪Lyrics criticize California's high-speed rail cost, homelessness, and the response to the Palisades Fire.
- ▪President Donald Trump appears playing the flute at iconic California landmarks in the video.
- ▪Comments on social media express frustration with current leadership and call for political change.
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Politics Disgruntled Californians praise stark dystopian view of state under Dem control By California Post Staff Published May 3, 2026, 9:35 p.m. ET An eerie doomsday music video depicting California as a dystopian state of corruption and failed political policies has gone viral on social media. The video, posted by Miguel Fornia on X and shared by Elon Musk, has already garnered over 37 million views. To the cover of “California Dreamin’” by The Mommas & The Papas, the parody stars Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, with gang members setting cars on fire. In the music video shared to X, Mayor Karen Bass is depicted as a laughing clown. “Corruption at the top, arrogance on display,” the video’s lyrics sing, criticizing Newsom’s response to the Palisade’s Fire.
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