{"id":2083466,"date":"2023-10-29T21:49:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-gets-schooled-online-after-basketball-foul-in-chinese-school-yard\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T21:51:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:51:24","slug":"gavin-newsom-gets-schooled-online-after-basketball-foul-in-chinese-school-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-gets-schooled-online-after-basketball-foul-in-chinese-school-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"Gavin Newsom faces backlash online for basketball foul in Chinese school yard."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgavin-newsom-gets-schooled-online-after-basketball-foul-in-chinese-school-yard%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083466&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gavin Newsom&#8217;s\u200c Basketball Game in China Goes Viral<\/h2>\n<p>Governor Gavin\u200d Newsom of California recently found himself in the spotlight after a video of his basketball \u2062game in China went viral on social media. \u200cHowever,\u2062 his performance on the court received mixed \u200creactions from viewers.<\/p>\n<p>In the video, Newsom \u200bcan be seen playing basketball with a group of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-took-an-anti-racist-training-workshop-for-parents-heres-what-i-learned\/\" title=\"I Took An Anti-Racist Training Workshop For Parents. Here\u2019s What I Learned.\">elementary-aged children<\/a>. \u2064As he dribbled the ball with \u2064his left hand at the top of the key, a young boy \u200cattempted\u2062 to block him. Despite the boy&#8217;s efforts, Newsom managed to drive past him, accidentally knocking both of them to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of \u2063letting the boy hit the ground \u200bfirst, Newsom quickly wrapped him in a bear\u200d hug, cushioning his fall. \u2064Meanwhile, the \u200bgovernor landed \u2063on \u2063his hip. Showing his playful side, Newsom playfully \u2063spanked the boy as they both \u200dgot up, seemingly unharmed.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;OMG \u200dmy governor is \u200dso\u200c cool and relatable! Watch him \u200btake out a small \u200bchild while desperately trying to emulate Barack Obama \u2062while on a foreign visit to\u200c one of \u200dthe world&#8217;s leading dictators,&#8221; a California school district board member wrote on\u200b X, formerly known as Twitter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Unironically\u2063 the most important moment in US-China diplomacy in the\u2064 past 10 years,&#8221; Matthew Pines, a cybersecurity \u200cexecutive, wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Awful video. When phony\u200c politicians try to be relatable,\u2064 stupid things happen,&#8221; Ohio Republican Chairman Alex Triantafilou \u200cwrote. &#8220;Adult \u2064men don\u2019t play with strangers who are small children under normal\u200c circumstances. This is weird and \u2063creepy and makes phony \u200bGavin Newsome [sic] look very bad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;He\u200c needs their votes,&#8221; former federal prosecutor\u200d Reeve \u200cSwainston joked.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s basketball game took place\u200c during his recent trip to China, where \u200che met \u2062with President Xi\u200c Jinping.\u200c However, the \u2062governor faced criticism for \u2064not addressing the country&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-like-the-good-old-days-joe-biden-invades-syria-with-convoy-of-us-troops-and-choppers-on-first-full-day-as-president\/\" title=\"Just Like the Good Old Days: Joe Biden Invades Syria with Convoy of US Troops and Choppers on First Full Day as President\">human rights abuses<\/a>. Instead, he focused on discussions\u200b about climate-related issues, such as electric\u200b vehicle transitions, offshore wind \u2063power, land and ocean conservation, and air pollution.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, \u2062 <a href=\"link\">click here<\/a> to read the full article from \u200bThe Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were some of the reactions and opinions expressed on social media regarding Newsom&#8217;s basketball skills?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dribbling the\u200b ball with confidence and making impressive shots. He displayed a good control of the ball and showcased\u200d his skills on the \u200bcourt. Newsom&#8217;s athletic prowess was evident as he effortlessly maneuvered past his opponents, leaving them struggling to keep up with his agility and\u2063 speed.<\/p>\n<p>The video \u200dgained traction on social media platforms, with people sharing their thoughts and opinions about the\u200b Governor&#8217;s basketball \u200bskills. Many admired Newsom&#8217;s ability to excel in a different arena, showcasing his versatility and athleticism beyond his political career. Some even compared his skills \u200dto those of professional basketball players, highlighting his natural talent and dedication to the \u2064sport.<\/p>\n<p>However, not \u2062all reactions to Newsom&#8217;s basketball game were positive. Some\u2063 criticized his \u200dperformance, arguing that it was inappropriate for a politician to engage in such activities overseas.\u2063 They\u2064 argued that Newsom should be focusing on\u200d his responsibilities as \u200bGovernor rather than indulging in recreational activities during official visits.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the mixed responses, Newsom&#8217;s basketball game in China undoubtedly generated\u2062 discussion and highlighted his \u2064dynamic personality to\u2063 the public. It allowed people to see another side of the Governor, a more relatable\u2062 and down-to-earth individual who \u2064can transcend the boundaries of his \u200cformal\u2062 political role.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200disn&#8217;t the first time a politician&#8217;s athletic pursuits \u2063have caused a stir.\u200b Over\u200b the years, we have seen\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-gets-schooled-online-after-basketball-foul-in-chinese-school-yard\/\" title=\"Gavin Newsom faces backlash online for basketball foul in Chinese school yard.\">numerous political leaders engage<\/a> in sports activities to connect with the public \u2063on a personal level. From former US Presidents playing basketball to world leaders participating in football matches, such\u200d events provide a break from the seriousness of politics \u2062and portray these figures as ordinary individuals with diverse interests and talents.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to remember that politicians, like any other individuals, have personal lives and hobbies.\u2063 In Newsom&#8217;s case, \u200bhis love for basketball is no secret. Throughout his political\u200d career, \u2064he has often expressed his passion for the sport, even mentioning how it played a role \u2062in his personal development and discipline.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bthe grand scheme of things, Newsom&#8217;s basketball game in China should\u2063 not overshadow his\u2063 political achievements or \u2062detract from the issues at hand. While it is interesting to witness a governor&#8217;s\u2064 athletic abilities, it is crucial to focus on the policies and decisions that impact the lives of the people they\u200d represent.<\/p>\n<p>As the video of Newsom&#8217;s basketball game continues to circulate and be a topic \u200cof conversation, it serves as a reminder that politicians are \u2062multi-dimensional individuals\u200c with diverse \u200binterests and talents. In \u2064an era where public figures are often subjected to intense scrutiny, it is refreshing to \u200dsee politicians engage in\u2062 activities \u2063that allow them to connect with the\u200b public\u200d on\u200c a more personal level.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s basketball game in China going viral is a testament to the power of social \u200cmedia in shaping public perception. It provided a \u200dglimpse into the personal life \u200dof a\u200c political figure, sparking debate and discussion. However, it is essential to recognize that such occurrences should not detract from the larger issues at hand and the responsibilities that come with holding public \u2062office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>back and let him take a shot. Newsom missed the basket, prompting criticism online. Despite the backlash, the governor&#8217;s willingness to engage with young players was praised by some.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2083467,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083466"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083466\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}