California Governor Gavin Newsom posted on X, stating that crime is down across the board in the state and that California has recorded its lowest homicide rate in history. In the post, he said Fox News refuses to cover the development. The message has drawn strong reactions online, with many users expressing skepticism and criticism of the governor’s claims about the crime statistics.
The video shows Gov. Newsom speaking in an interview setting in front of the American and California flags. In the clip, he says, “All of us have the responsibility to socialize not just what’s happening in California, but across the nation and point out the fact that states like Texas have significantly higher homicide rates than California.”
He adds that property crime rates are higher than in California and references recent FBI numbers for states including Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, noting that Tennessee has a 24% higher homicide rate than California. Newsom questions why the focus remains on California while similar or higher rates in other states receive less attention, describing it as an issue that must be addressed.
The post caption states that Fox News refuses to cover California’s crime decline and record-low homicide rate. It is not clear from the footage alone what exact time periods or additional figures Newsom is referencing beyond the points he makes verbally.
Skepticism Swells After Governor’s Claim of Record-Low Crime
Many users questioned whether the reported improvements reflected actual reductions in crime or simply changes in how incidents are reported and classified. One user wrote, “It’s easy when you don’t report it.”
Others stated, “LIES! Crime is only down because it’s not reported!!” and “No one believes your lies.”
Several commenters directly accused the governor of dishonesty. One wrote, “All you do is lie.” Another added, “Your legacy will be a liar, a fraud, a sellout and a CRIMINAL.”
Other users offered different explanations for any decline in crime statistics. One commenter stated, “Because of President Trump – not because of anything you did.”
Another wrote, “Calis crime drop is the result of DEPORTATIONS, not Newsom’s personal policy.” A third suggested, “When everyone leaves, crime goes down.”
The post and video have become part of the ongoing online debate over crime statistics and political narratives in California. The exchange reflects the continued differences in how state-level data is interpreted and discussed across platforms.
