Newsom Takes Jab at Schwarzenegger Over Rezoning Debate

California Governor Gavin Newsom playfully targeted Arnold Schwarzenegger regarding a rezoning initiative, highlighting that his “Twins” co-star, Danny DeVito, was backing Newsom’s side.

The renewed rivalry between Newsom and the former Republican governor flared up publicly over Proposition 50. On social media, Newsom took a swipe at Schwarzenegger by revealing that DeVito had donated $1,000 to the “Yes on 50” campaign. This comment followed Schwarzenegger’s own social media post expressing his commitment to fighting against gerrymandering as the nation anticipates a new proposal for congressional maps designed to favor Democratic districts.

In his tweet, Newsom included images of himself alongside Schwarzenegger and DeVito from the 1988 classic film, highlighting the divide between the two politicians.

Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, has been vocal about reforming the rezoning process. He mentioned in an interview his stance on restructuring district lines through an independent committee rather than elected officials.

Newsom is advocating for Proposal 50, which is on the ballot for the upcoming November election. However, some critics assert that it could undermine fair elections in California.

This ongoing feud is yet another example of the public back-and-forth between Newsom and Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger has positioned himself as a critic of Newsom’s progressive policies, often highlighting issues of spending and management. In contrast, Newsom tends to emphasize the challenges inherited from Schwarzenegger’s administration.

The exchanges between these two prominent figures underscore the starkly different visions they have for California’s future.