Where is the leftist anger?
The same group that expressed outrage over President Donald Trump’s business dealings seems to be largely silent regarding questionable actions linked to aides of Governor Gavin Newsom and his potential successor, Xavier Becerra.
This week, the California Post revealed a startling story. A lawyer for former Newsom chief of staff Dana Williamson mentioned that Alexis Podesta, a well-connected figure and one of Newsom’s state appointees, secretly assisted the FBI by wearing a wire and recording conversations for two years.
This development occurs amid an investigation into Williamson, who, last year, faced 23 counts of bank and wire fraud for submitting false tax returns and misleading the FBI.
Williamson admitted guilt in May for three of those charges, which concerned a plot to divert around $225,000 from a dormant campaign fund of Becerra. Prosecutors alleged that the money was funneled through fake payments benefitting Sean McCluskey, Becerra’s longtime chief of staff.
McCluskey pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud in 2025.
Federal investigators have expanded their probe to encompass matters related to Newsom and an investigation into the financial dealings and taxes of his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Additionally, the California Post reported that Podesta is under scrutiny by the California Fair Political Practices Commission for allegedly failing to disclose $1 million in consulting earnings.
Podesta’s actions in recording his former colleague not only strengthen the case but also suggest that any federal pressure could potentially set off a reaction from the Democratic Party.
This situation has grown into a scandal, necessitating a thorough investigation not just from Republicans but also from the Democratic establishment and their media supporters.
It’s evident that the current and possibly future governors are at the center of this corruption issue.
These individuals aren’t just junior assistants; they are integral players in leadership.
Yet, the left’s response seems oddly muted.
As of now, there hasn’t been any public reaction from prominent Democrats who back Newsom, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senator Adam Schiff, and State Senator Scott Wiener.
The usual chorus of outrage appears to be eerily silent.
Mainstream left-leaning media outlets, like the New York Times, CNN, and MSNBC, have refrained from covering the details surrounding Podesta’s cooperation with authorities. They seem more inclined to spotlight any potential scandal involving Trump.
While they did report on the June news that Newsom and his wife were under investigation, they leaned into framing it as a case of political retaliation by President Trump.
Yet, with the emergence of allegations regarding insider recording of conversations in the governor’s circle, the response has been noticeably lacking.
Compare this to the extensive, multi-faceted analysis typically given to corruption allegations against Republican figures, where scandals tend to dominate headlines for an extended period.
This selective silence, while not a grand conspiracy, seems indicative of the partisan biases that shape media coverage in a context where loyalty to California Democrats leads to less scrutiny.
Newsom, who is bound by term limits, has long eyed a presidential run in 2028. The former aide’s involvement in this scandal threatens to undermine his carefully crafted image as a reformer.
Public sentiment in California adds to the urgency of the situation. Surveys consistently show rising discontent with government performance, escalating costs, and a belief in systemic corruption.
The muted response from the left regarding scandals at home does little to restore faith. It sends a message that certain misdeeds may not matter, further diminishing trust.
Ultimately, it all seems to depend on political allegiance.
Ordinarily vocal advocates of accountability are strangely quiet.
The double standard here is glaringly obvious.
