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Gavin Newsom faces backlash over homophobic jokes
Filed: Apr 01, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized for Grindr jokes targeting GOP rivals, deemed 'cheap' and homophobic by LGBTQ+ advocates.
WHO: Gavin Newsom
WHAT: faced backlash over jokes
WHEN: Apr 01, 2026 at 10:24 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Criticism arose from LGBTQ+ advocates over perceived homophobia in jokes.
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