Gavin Newsom ratioed with CA’s problems after welcoming BTS to the state
California Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed the popular K-pop group BTS to the state, promoting their upcoming concerts. However, his social media post received backlash as many users criticized him for ignoring pressing issues like homelessness. Critics pointed out the contrast between the excitement for the concerts and the state's ongoing problems.
- ▪Gavin Newsom welcomed BTS to California for their Arirang World Tour concerts.
- ▪Social media users criticized Newsom for focusing on celebrity culture while ignoring serious state issues.
- ▪Comments included jokes about California's homelessness crisis and high taxes.
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Celebrities 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 Governor Gavin Newsom speaks about his state budget proposal Thursday, May 14, 2026. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu “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.
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