In the last week, California has endured multiple shootings. The first occurred in Monterrey Park, where 11 people were killed; the second happened in Half Moon Bay, leading to seven deaths. Finally, the third was in Oakland, injuring seven and killing one teen.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said that Fox News’ primetime programming and coverage of gun violence bears responsibility for the fear they instill in their viewers.
“We have work to do,” said Newsom (h/t Deadline). “I mean, there are full networks that do nothing else but sell fear. That’s all they do. They sell fear about immigration. They sell fear about crime. And yet they sell calm about climate change. Let’s look at ourselves and let’s look at these outlets and the culpability.”
Newsom continued, “I know exactly what that means. That clip gets played and [then] I have 22 new clips trying to attack me and shut me up and it’s a warning to every politician that won’t call out their primetime lineup. It’s a disgrace. It’s a disgrace what these people say every single night.”
The California Governor also addressed the topic of gun violence during an appearance with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell Monday.
“Nothing about this is surprising. Everything about this is infuriating,” he told O’Donnell. “The Second Amendment is becoming a suicide pact.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
