California Governor Gavin Newsom has ignited a storm of controversy on social media following a contentious exchange involving Elon Musk.
The incident unfolded after Newsom's team launched a pointed critique of Musk, which the tech mogul countered with characteristic aplomb.
According to the Gateway Pundit, Newsom reaffirmed his commitment to progressive policies during an appearance on the Ezra Klein podcast, particularly in relation to transgender rights in sports.
He emphasized his personal connection to the issue, stating, I have a trans godson, and asserting, Theres no governor thats done more pro-trans legislation than I have. No one has been a stronger advocate for the LGBTQ community. However, the situation escalated when Newsom's press office took aim at Musk by referencing his transgender child, Xavier, in a provocative manner. Were sorry your daughter hates you, Elon, the press office remarked.
While criticism of Musk is not uncommon, the decision to involve his child in such a manner has been widely condemned as crossing a moral line. Users on the social media platform X swiftly voiced their disapproval of Newsom's tactics.
Musk, known for his unfiltered responses, addressed the situation by attributing Xavier's estrangement to what he described as the "woke virus" propagated by Newsom and his allies. He expressed his enduring love for Xavier, stating, I assume youre referring to my son, Xavier, who has a tragic mental illness caused by the evil woke mind virus you push on vulnerable children. I love Xavier very much and hope he recovers. Musk also took the opportunity to affirm his relationship with his other children, adding, My daughters are Azure, Exa (she goes by Y) and Arcadia, and they do indeed love me very much.
This exchange highlights the ongoing cultural and political battles that continue to shape public discourse, with figures like Musk and Newsom at the forefront.
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