A seemingly awkward video from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s visit to the New College of Florida last week is making the rounds on social media.
Newsom’s behavior in the video – which shows the governor clapping along in silence as faculty members and students at the liberal arts college offer their rendition of the religious song “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” – garnered attention on social media, with some of his detractors pointing out the awkwardness of the situation during his visit to Sarasota.
Christopher Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing writer for City Journal, was quick to point out Newsom’s appearance and mannerisms during the video, insisting that he was acting like a “kindergartner” throughout.
“Gavin Newsom booked a room at a public library near New College of Florida, told the audience he was ‘crawling out of my skin for you guys,’ and clapped along to the music like a kindergartner at storytime,” Rufo wrote in a tweet, which was accompanied by the footage.
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“Serious Patrick Bateman vibes,” Rufo added.
Other social media referred to Newsom’s behavior in the clip as “cringe.”Â
Responding to the video of Newsom, political podcaster James Lindsay wrote in a tweet: “That’s his only vibe.”
During his visit to the Sunshine State, Newsom took aim at Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis and other politicians for policies he believes negatively impact the American way of life.
The visit was considered a surprise stop on Newsom’s plan to visit several Republican-led states that he previously banned official travel to over the week. During this time, Newsom spoke with about two dozen New College students, faculty and community members at the North Sarasota Public Library in response to DeSantis’ recent appointment of six conservative board members.
Newsom discussed “everything from book bans to alleged…
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