Gavin Newsom ratioed with CA’s problems after welcoming BTS to the state
California Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed the K-pop group BTS to the state, but his social media post received backlash. Critics highlighted the state's ongoing issues, such as homelessness, questioning the governor's priorities. Many users mocked Newsom for focusing on fanfare while serious problems persist in California.
- ▪Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed BTS to California as they perform at Stanford Stadium.
- ▪Social media users criticized Newsom for ignoring the state's significant issues like homelessness.
- ▪Some comments suggested that the governor should address California's problems instead of focusing on celebrity events.
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Politics Gavin Newsom ratioed with CA’s problems after welcoming BTS to the state By Titus Wu Published May 17, 2026, 11:21 a.m. ET California Gov. Gavin Newsom tried cashing in on BTS mania — but the internet wasn’t buying it. The Democratic governor welcomed the Korean boy band to the state, where the group is performing a series of shows in Stanford Stadium as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour, with a social media post Saturday. “3 sold-out shows in California can mean only one thing: @BTS_Bighit is in town,” Newsom wrote from his official governor’s account on X. 3 Governor Gavin Newsom speaks about his state budget proposal Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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