A video of actor David Spade criticizing Governor Gavin Newsom has gone viral on X after highlighting the governor’s veto of a bipartisan California bill to audit homelessness spending. Assembly Bill 2903 passed unanimously in both houses but was vetoed by Newsom. The legislation would have required annual public reports on more than $20 billion in state funds. The clip has sparked online debate over government accountability.
In the clip, comedian and Rules of Engagement actor David Spade addresses the issue of homelessness funding in California. He criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing legislation intended to increase transparency around state spending on homelessness programs.
The post notes that Assembly Bill 2903 passed unanimously in the California Assembly (72-0) and Senate (40-0) but was vetoed by Newsom in September 2024. It references a state auditor’s findings on more than $20 billion in spending that had not been systematically tracked and mentions that Newsom had previously vetoed similar bills. The video does not show legislative proceedings or the veto itself.
Public Reactions to the David Spade Video
The viral video has sparked a multitude of reactions online. One commenter wrote, “Gavin Newsom is the worst. Could the legislature override his veto? Even Presidential vetoes can be overridden by Congress.” Another said, “What’s California going to do about it? They’re all dems.”
Several users focused on the veto override possibility, with one noting, “Both houses need to pass it again with a 2/3rds majority vote to override his veto! That should be easy to accomplish given both houses voted unanimously in the 1st vote!”
Others expressed broader frustration, such as “CA is doomed! No one in leadership, all they do is divert funds to their NGO pals” and “Newsome [sic] will be out the next election or California will die!”
This stood out because a well-known public figure weighed in on a major political issue, following the governor’s veto after a unanimous vote. It also ties into ongoing concerns about homelessness spending in California and continued questions over government accountability.
The video remains online as people are discussing the transparency regarding California’s homelessness expenses. There is still a lot of attention in California on how the state’s challenges are being handled and the public’s call for responsibility.
