Vance vs Newsom.

Vance vs Newsom.

I think that within the next six months or so we will see this battle play out. JD and Gavin. Both will have a record. JD's is still incomplete since he's VP for two more years. But Newsom.

State Auditor Declares Multiple Newsom‑Run Agencies “High‑Risk”

According to California’s nonpartisan State Auditor, eight state agencies under Newsom were officially labeled “high‑risk” due to waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement.

Failures identified:

• Agencies failed to take adequate corrective actions despite repeated warnings.
• Four of the eight agencies became high‑risk during Newsom’s term.
• The Department of Social Services was newly added to the high‑risk list under his leadership.

• 2. Severe Financial Mismanagement of the State

  The State Auditor’s report described Newsom’s governance as having “upended the state’s financial structure”.

  Failures include:

  • California’s finances deteriorated despite receiving $285 billion in federal COVID funds.
  • The audit found widespread mismanagement across state operations, contributing to fiscal instability.

  •  3. Compromised Public Safety

    The same audit concluded that Newsom’s administration “compromised public safety” statewide.

    Failures cited:

    • Agencies responsible for safety and oversight were found to be dysfunctional or mismanaged.
    • The state’s inability to correct known issues worsened risks to residents.

    • 4. Infrastructure Decline Under His Watch

      The audit found that California’s infrastructure was left in “far worse condition” during Newsom’s tenure.

      Failures include:

      • Neglect of critical infrastructure systems.
      • Lack of effective oversight or corrective action despite repeated warnings from auditors.

    • 🔥 5. Leadership Failures During Major Wildfires

      Reporting on the 2025 Southern California fires highlighted leadership failures by Newsom that worsened the crisis.

      Failures cited:

      • Poor coordination and slow response during a 9‑day wildfire emergency.
      • Mismanagement that strained emergency services and left communities vulnerable.
      • Broader governance failures tied to insurance companies exiting the state, worsening the crisis environment.

    • 📉 6. Broader Pattern of Governance Failures (Top 50 Disasters List)

      A detailed review of Newsom’s tenure described a long list of governance failures, including those highlighted by the State Auditor’s report.

      Failures include:

      • Systemic administrative breakdowns.
      • Policy decisions that worsened state operations.
      • A pattern of mismanagement across multiple sectors.
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