Newsom regrets COVID lockdowns, wishes he had taken a different approach.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom admits his regrets over the strict COVID-19 restrictions he once enforced in his state. In a recent interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Newsom reflected on California’s tough pandemic policies, acknowledging that he and other officials would have taken a different approach in hindsight.
“I think we would’ve done everything differently,” said Mr. Newsom, who was the first governor in the country to impose a stay-at-home order and the last one to reopen schools.
During the interview, Newsom expressed regret over his harsh lockdown policies, recognizing that criticism of his actions is valid in hindsight. However, he emphasized that he made decisions based on the information available at the time.
Despite Newsom’s acknowledgement, some social media users were skeptical of his “hindsight” apology. They pointed out that numerous studies and experts had already questioned the effectiveness of California’s strict measures during the pandemic.
Newsom faced further scrutiny for his handling of the pandemic, particularly regarding the disparate treatment of different groups. In response to these criticisms, Newsom expressed contrition for his policies while downplaying his personal role in implementing them.
‘There’s a Lot of Humility’
During the interview, Newsom was questioned about the uneven application of restrictions, such as allowing the film industry to reopen while keeping churches closed. Host Chuck Todd highlighted the anger between the populace and the elites, accusing Newsom of prioritizing certain industries over religious gatherings.
Newsom acknowledged the criticism and admitted to a need for humility. However, he emphasized that the decisions were made collectively and that everyone, including himself, has learned and evolved throughout the pandemic.
Criticism
Newsom faced backlash for violating his own restrictions during the lockdowns, such as attending gatherings without a mask. Critics argued that his claim of acting based on the best available information doesn’t hold up, citing studies and analyses that challenged his decisions early on in the pandemic.
Despite the criticism, Newsom announced the end of California’s COVID-19 state of emergency in February 2023.
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