Unlikely Allies

California Governor Gavin Newsom finds an unexpected admirer in far-right activist Nick Fuentes, not for his policies but rather for his looks. Fuentes, a 27-year-old self-identified incel who’s known for his extreme anti-Semitic views, has claimed he would vote for Newsom “100 times” in a hypothetical matchup against Vice President J.D. Vance. He describes Newsom as “handsome,” contrasting him sharply with Vance, whom he disparagingly calls “fat subhuman.”

“Physiognomy is real,” Fuentes tweeted enthusiastically, suggesting that beauty and aesthetics matter significantly to him. It’s an odd compliment coming from someone of his background, but it reflects a bizarre twist in political admiration.

Interestingly, Fuentes isn’t alone in his peculiar support for Newsom. He mirrors sentiments from other fringe figures, including the controversial streamer Klavikular, known for recent inflammatory statements. Klavikular, who was banned from a streaming platform, has echoed those sentiments, calling Vance “subhuman” while simultaneously lifting Newsom’s profile, albeit in a very odd way.

Some references in these circles point out that while many criticize Newsom as the “worst governor in the country,” his good looks, akin to Patrick Bateman from “American Psycho,” can’t be ignored. For instance, one pundit remarked, “He’s lazy and corrupt, but hey, he’s handsome.”

Both Newsom’s and Vance’s offices have not yet commented on the unusual praise from Fuentes. This pairing of admiration is perplexing, but as we all know, politics can often lead to unexpected alliances.