In a recent news conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for suggesting his support for a wealth tax, a proposal he has strongly opposed for years. What Happened: As per Politico’s report on Wednesday, Newsom voiced his strong disapproval of the WSJ’s suggestion of his support for a wealth tax. He had rejected the proposal even before the WSJ’s editorial was published and reaffirmed this position during a budget presentation in Sacramento. Newsom accused the conservative media of intentionally misrepresenting his stance, particularly singling out t…
