California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a fresh wave of criticism after fitness icon Jillian Michaels publicly blasted his leadership and character in a no-holds-barred interview — and she didn’t mince words.
Michaels, a longtime California resident who relocated to Wyoming in 2021, is now emerging as an unlikely but powerful critic of the Golden State’s political direction. In a recent sit-down, she accused Newsom of duplicity, opportunism, and a pattern of decisions that she says have contributed to the state’s decline.
“He’ll go sit with Ben Shapiro and tell him that ICE isn’t the Gestapo,” she said, “and then he will go to the World Economic Forum and tell everybody ICE is the Gestapo.”
That sharp accusation captures what Michaels describes as a politician willing to say anything depending on the audience — a theme that runs throughout her broader critique.
A Governor Under Fire From an Unexpected Voice
Michaels is not a traditional conservative firebrand. She has described herself as politically independent or center-right, making her criticism of Newsom particularly striking. Her comments cut deeper precisely because they come from someone outside the typical partisan echo chamber.
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