CNN Exposes Newsom's 'Latinx' Usage, Contradicts Claims

California Governor Gavin Newsom faced backlash after CNN revealed that he contradicted his own claims about the term 'Latinx.' Despite stating on a podcast that neither he nor his office had ever used the term, CNN's KFile uncovered multiple instances where he did, including official communications between 2020 and 2023. Newsom's attempts to moderate his image ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run included distancing himself from labels like 'Latinx,' which he described as an 'out-of-touch fixation.' The CNN segment highlighted his previous use of the term when discussing issues affecting the Latino community, as well as his criticisms of Republicans for trying to ban it. Critics argue that this inconsistency reveals a pattern of flip-flopping aimed at appealing to a broader audience. The controversy also points to a wider debate within the Democratic Party regarding the use of inclusive language in relation to the Hispanic community.