If a Republican said what Newsom said, They’d Be Gone plus SOTU '26 Analysis w Buck Sextion

The Ben Ferguson Podcast · Feb 28, 2026 · 33m · transcript

1. Gavin Newsom Controversy Newsom made comments implying low IQ while speaking to a Black mayor and Black audience. The remarks evoke racist stereotypes linking race and intelligence. A double standard: If a Republican had said the same, media coverage would be “wall‑to‑wall.” Newsom speaking to a white audience is articulate/intellectual Newsom speaking to a Black audience is self‑deprecating and implying shared low intelligence There should be: Accountability A clear apology Media scrutiny Newsom’s behavior should disqualify him as a presidential contender. The media…