California Governor Gavin Newsom found himself under fire yet again after posting a Thanksgiving video from the comfort of his newly purchased $9.1 million mansion in Marin County.

The move has drawn harsh criticism, with many accusing the wealthy Democrat of being completely out of touch with the struggles of average Californians.

Adding fuel to the fire, Newsom’s family also retained their $3.7 million mansion in Fair Oaks, raising eyebrows over their extravagant lifestyle, as reported by The Daily Mail.

Happy Thanksgiving, California!

This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to Californians across the state who make us strong, resilient, and united.

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday filled with love, good food, and connection. pic.twitter.com/c8DAOugfWl

— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) November 28, 2024

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While millions of Californians grapple with soaring inflation and skyrocketing housing costs, Newsom and his wife Jennifer posted a polished Thanksgiving message to social media.

Jennifer began with the generic sentiment, “Thanksgiving is about gratitude, it’s about appreciating what you have and who you’re with.” Newsom followed by expressing thanks for his family and, somewhat awkwardly, for his constituents.

The social media response was swift and scathing. Critics blasted the “tone-deaf” display of gratitude coming from the governor’s latest ivory tower.

One user mocked, “Happy Thanksgiving! How’s the weather over there in the $9 million mansion? Will you be offering tours?”

Happy Thanksgiving! How’s the weather over there in the $9 million mansion? Will you be offering tours?

— Jenny G. Shao (@JennyGShao) November 28, 2024

Another questioned the source of his wealth, sarcastically asking, “Cartels? The Gettys? Or maybe that $24 billion in missing homeless funds?”

As you destroy the finances of the State of California. How’s slumming in your $9.1 million mansion? Where did the $ come from? You have no business or accounting sensibilities so was it the Cartels? The Getty’s? Money laundering from the $24 billion in missing homeless funds?

— Xavier Roder (@XavierRoder) November 28, 2024

Another user stated, “I can’t even afford a Thanksgiving dinner this year thanks a lot.”

I can’t even afford a Thanksgiving dinner this year thanks a lot.

— DJ (@LadyBabyBunny) November 28, 2024

This backlash comes on the heels of recent criticism aimed at Newsom’s public image. Last month, video footage of the governor casually sipping a latte while strolling through Los Angeles’ Skid Row, ignoring questions from protesters, went viral.

After losing 24 BILLION taxpayer dollars pretending to solve homelessness, Gavin Newsom thought he could stroll through Skid Row for a photo op without getting grilled.

Gavin was wrong. pic.twitter.com/LvJAp460JW

— BAY AREA STATE OF MIND (@YayAreaNews) November 13, 2024

Californians were quick to point out the sharp contrast between his lavish lifestyle and the state’s rampant homelessness crisis.

Newsom’s recent mansion purchase hasn’t helped his image as an “everyman.”

Gavin Newsom was daydreaming about his new $9,000,000 mansion as he was sipping on his latte stepping over homeless people on Skid Row pic.twitter.com/SZPfgW3A0x

— BAY AREA STATE OF MIND (@YayAreaNews) November 16, 2024

The sprawling 5,600-square-foot property includes six bedrooms, a swimming pool, spa, and garden sculptures. The $9.1 million price tag makes it one of the most expensive homes purchased in Marin County in 25 years.

Meanwhile, the median home price in the county sits at $1.76 million, far beyond the reach of most residents.

Sacramento Bee columnist Robin Epley didn’t hold back in her critique, writing, “How can anyone in this state, much less this country, look to a man who is so excessively opulent in his lifestyle?”

She slammed the governor’s hypocrisy, highlighting his calls for frugality in the state budget while splurging on luxury real estate.

This isn’t the first time Newsom has faced scrutiny for hypocrisy.

During the pandemic, he infamously enforced strict mask mandates while being caught maskless at exclusive gatherings. His orders shut down Public schools, yet his children continued attending their elite private school.

DeSantis: “Gavin Newsom had more kids locked out of school for a longer period of time in California than anywhere else in the country. It was working class kids. His kids were in private school—they were in class in-person.”pic.twitter.com/hHTtOXXhc5

— Michael P Senger (@michaelpsenger) December 1, 2023

His recent move was reportedly motivated by his eldest daughter’s enrollment at The Branson School, where tuition exceeds $60,000 annually.

Newsom’s opulent lifestyle and dismissive leadership continue to alienate Californians. As more families flee the state for more affordable, less regulated red states, Newsom’s disconnect from his constituents becomes harder to ignore.

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