California Governor Gavin Newsom has been mired in controversy since the earliest days of his political career.
The controversial politician is still remembered for that bold move, which triggered legal and political backlash.
Obama has denied these claims since, but Newsom once hinted in an interview that it was true.
In fact, evenDonald Trump has accidentally praised Newsomfor his past work.
“I am deeply sorry,” he said at the time (viaReuters).
“I humbly ask all of those I have hurt for their forgiveness.”
That is what I intend to do."
“No, there’s no rehab.
I just stopped [drinking],” he said.
“There was no treatment, no nothing related to any of that stuff.
I stopped because I thought it was a good thing to stop.”
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“I made a bad mistake.
Miraculously, Newsom managed to hold onto his gubernatorial position after the recall election failed to force him out.
Bloombergpointed out how dodgy this seemed, leading other outlets to pick up the story.
But when being questioned byNBCLA, Newsom responded, “It’s not true.
He [Flynn] never talked to me about it.
So it’s an absurd story.”
Some upset parents voiced their concerns toBakersfield Now.
“I don’t think a parent should not be notified.
I think they should know what their child is doing.
Gardon continued, “We’re confident the state will swiftly prevail in this case.”
