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California Governor Gavin Newsom really has the market cornered on cringe.

He and his wife Jennifer, who he refers to as the first partner, recently created a video which they shared on social media, in which they celebrate the completely made up holiday of Kwanzaa.

Newsom used his official Twitter/X account to say:

“As families come together to light the kinara, Jen and I wish all those celebrating a joyful Kwanzaa.

May the seven principles of Kwanzaa, in particular community, purpose, and unity, guide our way toward a better future.

Happy Kwanzaa, California!”

See below:

As families come together to light the kinara, Jen and I wish all those celebrating a joyful Kwanzaa.

May the seven principles of Kwanzaa, in particular community, purpose, and unity, guide our way toward a better future.

Happy Kwanzaa, California! pic.twitter.com/317XOId1Ki

— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) December 27, 2025

People are not impressed.

Serious question: have you ever met a single person who celebrates Kawanzaa? https://t.co/6RMNYvFXiA

— Real Texas Radio Podcast (@RTR_bronin) December 27, 2025

Come on, man. Just when you think Newscum couldn't get any more cringe he comes out with this idiocy. If shamelessness had a face it would be this greasy joke. https://t.co/mQY2QUdVnD

— MawaM (@Mawam) December 27, 2025

You could literally program AI to create the Democrat’s (insert holiday) greetings and you couldn’t tell if they were real or generated. https://t.co/QuK0etvmJX

— Safe Spaces | Commentary+ (@real_safespaces) December 27, 2025

According to this Eventbrite listing, there is going to be a Kwanzaa celebration at the California capitol on Monday:

27th Annual, California State Capitol Kwanzaa Celebration

Everyone is invited to join our (Weather Postponed) experience for our “California Grown” Pan African Global Holiday.

Join us prepare for a full week of festive events showcasing our “California Grown” agricultural bounty of fresh fruit and vegetable production, fish and wildlife, forestry, world trade, fashion and cultural tourism.

Together, we expose children, parents and elders to learn about ancient Pan African and modern California Agriculture traditions that share the importance of “First Fruits of the Harvest.”

For a quarter century we have worked toward restoring the intent and function of ancient Pan African Harvest celebrations in a good way.

Our annual California State Capitol Kwanzaa eforts remains an amazing opportunity for everybody to focus upon the good, at our festive Kwanzaa harvest events and consider the spirit of the Nguzo Saba throughout the year.

Everything about Governor Newsom comes off as fake and focus grouped. Nothing is genuine.

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