Posted on 05/09/2025 2:35:49 PM PDT by Navy Patriot
California’s progressive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom posted an ad bragging about California’s economy and knocking President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but then quickly deleted it after an X user pointed out that the video used footage from Ukraine and Estonia rather than California.
While Newsom brags about California innovation and manufacturing, the ad plays footage of what looks like a high-tech office and a large warehouse. One X user was quick to point out, however, that the footage used in the ad was actually shot in Ukraine and Estonia, not California.
A simple internet search shows that the warehouse imagery was created in Ukraine by a Ukrainian photographer and videographer named "Artie Medvedev."
Meanwhile, the office footage used in the ad was made by a company called "Gorodenkoff Productions," which is based in Tallinn, Estonia.
Newsom's office did not respond to Fos News Digital’s request for comment. However, his team ended up removing the video with Ukrainian and Estonian footage
Newsom has been heavily criticized for allegedly prioritizing his political ambitions above his role as governor. A new survey conducted by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times found that 54% of California registered voters believe Newsom is more focused on his personal presidential ambitions than solving the ongoing problems at home in the Golden State.
Trump has said he would "love" Newsom to launch a White House bid for the Democrats, but said the governor's response to wildfires and other issues would "pretty much put him out of the race."
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Ha haaaaa! In your face, Galvin! Even Ukraine is more business friendly than Commiefornia.
Moron.
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