Here’s the latest edition of State of the Day, a morning newsletter.
Good morning, everyone!
I’ve kept it brief today. I was out networking last night, trying to figure out my grand plan, but, you know, time teaches us more than we expect.
Thank goodness today’s content is straightforward.
Is crime really that bad? It seems like opinions on this vary depending on political loyalties…
Trump has already won against the media for 2028.
For those of you not glued to your screens, good for you—you may have missed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest antics.
He’s trying out a new strategy on social media, reminiscent of Donald Trump, but his approach, being more left-leaning, feels a bit out of touch.
Of course, his supporters are thrilled, and, yeah, it’s kind of amusing to watch unfold.
But when you dig a little deeper, things start to unravel.
After numerous store closures, most Americans thought Bed Bath & Beyond would be a thing of the past.
Wishing the best for their potential revival efforts to open again.
– Gavin Newsom’s Office (@govpressoffice) August 20, 2025
That was Governor Newsom’s reaction to news that Bed Bath & Beyond’s resurgence won’t apply to California.
Honestly, it feels a bit like a joke.
And let’s be clear: that’s not the kind of local creativity we need in D.C. — a big issue that Trump seems to be tackling head-on.
Washington correspondent Matthew Forty pointed this out:
“This highlights why the left is apprehensive about Trump’s actions in D.C. They see a decline as a choice,” he noted.
“D.C. is unique because the federal government can step in if crime escalates. When a city becomes chaotic, it’s time to take action.”
“Why are mayors like Michelle Wu in Boston, Brandon Johnson in Chicago, and Karen Bass in Los Angeles resistant to letting Trump succeed? They’re effectively sabotaging their own cities.”
The response from those on the left often seems to follow a familiar pattern: deny the existence of the problem, then frame any solutions as exaggerated threats with labels like “fascist.”
Meanwhile, folks across neighborhoods are just hoping for safety. There were no murders reported in D.C. last week!
A friend of mine remarked during dinner last night, “Trump has this way of stating the obvious, like saying crime is bad.”
So, where does that leave Newsom?
As Matthew said, the decline isn’t inevitable; it’s driven by policy decisions.
Newsom’s latest policy choices:
His budget did not allocate funds for Proposal 36, a significant criminal reform measure that had overwhelming support in his state.
That’s quite the contradiction regarding democracy, don’t you think?
This proposal aimed to downgrade some summary crimes to misdemeanors and certain misdemeanors to felonies.
In terms of Newsom’s policies, they contrast sharply with Trump’s positions on basic issues: work is important, and crime is unacceptable.
If you think this will somehow evade Gavin come ’28, I think you’d be mistaken.
What I’m currently reading
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