A video from 2006 featuring California Governor Gavin Newsom has gone viral online. In the footage, Newsom, who was 38 at the time and serving as mayor of San Francisco, storms off during an interview after being asked about claims he supplied alcohol to his 19-year-old girlfriend, Brittany Mounts, at a public event.
The clip has been discussed by Blaze TV hosts Stu Bruguiere and Dave Landau on their show, “Stu and Dave Do America,” where they provide entertaining commentary mixed with the video content.
While being interviewed, a reporter brought up a recent attack on a Yale University student, prompting Newsom to comment on the significance of parents monitoring underage drinking.
The reporter then cited a column from the San Francisco Chronicle that questioned whether Mounts had been drinking. He followed up with a question about the fallout from that column: “It hasn’t been a very easy week for you. Do you have any comments about Matier and Ross’ drinking story?”
Newsom reacted sharply, labeling the inquiry a “very cheap shot” and left the scene. As he walked away, he expressed frustration, saying, “When I walk by you, know that it’s nothing personal. It would be a lot easier if you could send some other reporters over.”
Stu commented that it seemed like a fair question for the reporter to ask. Dave noted that Newsom’s initial response about underage drinking came off as at least sincere, even bringing up a stereotype regarding flight attendants and alcohol service.
They discussed potential implications of Newsom’s behavior during the interview, with Stu suggesting that there might be signs indicating he could have been under the influence of substances other than alcohol. Dave speculated on this idea, candidly sharing his own past experiences with addiction.
While they emphasized that this is largely speculative—given Newsom has not faced any legal drug charges—they insinuated that his reactions hinted at some sense of guilt regarding the situation. Dave remarked that Newsom’s comments suggested frustration with being questioned about his past actions involving underage individuals.
For those interested in viewing the original footage and enjoying more of Stu and Dave’s entertaining riffs, it can be seen in the linked episode.
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