Newsom falsely claims Tennessee city law ‘bans’ homosexuality, faces backlash.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Mischaracterizes Tennessee City Ordinance
In a recent tweet, California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom falsely claimed that a Tennessee city had ”banned being gay in public.” Newsom was referring to an ordinance passed by the Murfreesboro City Council that aimed to prohibit indecent exposure, lewd behavior, and nudity in front of minors. However, the ordinance was amended in October to remove the term “homosexuality” from its definition of inappropriate sexual conduct.
Despite the amendment, Newsom’s tweet spread misinformation, stating, “A city in Tennessee has banned being gay in public. This is just the beginning. We have to call this out.”
A city in Tennessee has banned being gay in public.
This is just the beginning. We have to call this out. https://t.co/0G1i7dKTgp
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 16, 2023
Newsom faced backlash on social media for spreading false information. Critics pointed out that the Tennessee law targeted indecent exposure and lewd behavior in public, not specifically being gay.
Commiefornia Governor @GavinNewsom is spreading the lie that “being gay in public” has been banned in the state of Tennessee. That is NOT true.
The Tennessee law regulates against indecent exposure and lewd behavior in public, in the presence of minors, for ALL people —… https://t.co/6xguRHFrzL
— Gays Against Groomers (@againstgrmrs) November 17, 2023
Newsom has faced accusations of spreading misinformation in the past. In April 2023, he claimed that books were banned and speech was limited at New College in Florida, which was proven to be false.
Last week, I went to New College in Florida — ground zero for what the @GOP are trying to do to education in this country.
Take a moment to watch this.
Books are banned. Speech is limited. Faculty are scared. Students are bullied.
This is just a small dose of what’s to come. pic.twitter.com/UZjlm5XIsk
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 12, 2023
Fox News reached out to Newsom’s office for evidence of the alleged book ban at New College of Florida but received no response. Critics, including one of the college’s trustees, Christopher Rufo, accused Newsom of spreading lies to push his agenda.
Gavin Newsom is spreading lies and falsely claiming that “books are banned” at New College of Florida. He wants to put all Americans under the boot of DEI commissars and California’s failed policies.
Thankfully, @GovRonDeSantis represents a better way forward. https://t.co/eoRlTjzepo
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) April 12, 2023
Newsom’s history of spreading misinformation raises concerns about the accuracy of his statements and the potential impact on public perception.
How did Governor Gavin Newsom mischaracterize the recently amended ordinance passed by the Murfreesboro City Council in Tennessee?
California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire for spreading misinformation about a recently amended ordinance passed by the Murfreesboro City Council in Tennessee. In a tweet on November 16, 2023, Newsom falsely claimed that the city had “banned being gay in public,” highlighting the importance of fact-checking before making public statements.
The ordinance in question aimed to prohibit indecent exposure, lewd behavior, and nudity in front of minors. However, in October, the ordinance was amended to remove the term “homosexuality” from its definition of inappropriate sexual conduct. This change was made to ensure that the ordinance did not unfairly target LGBTQ+ individuals.
Despite the amendment, Newsom’s tweet caused confusion and spread misinformation. Critics quickly pointed out that the Tennessee ordinance did not specifically target being gay in public but rather focused on regulating indecent behavior in the presence of minors. The backlash on social media was swift, with many accusing Newsom of spreading lies and attempting to misrepresent the intentions of the Tennessee law.
One Twitter user, referring to Governor Newsom as “Commiefornia Governor,” called out the false statement, stating that the Tennessee law regulated against indecent exposure and lewd behavior for all individuals, not just those who identify as LGBTQ+. This response highlights the need for accurate representation in public discourse and the importance of fact-checking before sharing information.
It is essential for public figures, especially elected officials, to ensure that they are accurately representing information and not spreading misinformation. In this case, Governor Newsom’s failure to fact-check his statement before making it public has only served to exacerbate tensions and misunderstandings surrounding the Murfreesboro ordinance.
In conclusion, the recent tweet by California Governor Gavin Newsom, mischaracterizing a Tennessee city ordinance, has sparked controversy and criticism. It is vital for public figures to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before making public statements to avoid spreading false information and creating unnecessary confusion.
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