California Governor Gavin Newsom simply can’t help himself from weighing in on matters that are none of his business, and keeps getting embarrassed in the process.
On Thursday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced on social media that the Sooner State would soon be phasing out its state income tax. The only surprise is that one of the reddest states in the country had one to begin with.
Stitt predicted Oklahoma would start rolling even more economically as a result.
We’re phasing out Oklahoma’s income tax— finally. And once we get to zero, Oklahoma will be rollin like never before.
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) July 24, 2025
Newsom saw Stitt’s tweet and immediately tried to take credit. In the process, he also implied that Oklahoma abolishing its income tax was only possible because of how many tax dollars California coughs up to the federal government, which supposedly allows Oklahoma to implement conservative policies.
In other words, he was calling Oklahomans moochers.
“Oklahoma relies on California for critical federal tax dollars that fund education, healthcare and — apparently — this new tax break,” he wrote. “You’re welcome, @GovStitt.
Oklahoma relies on California for critical federal tax dollars that fund education, healthcare and — apparently — this new tax break.
You’re welcome, @GovStitt. https://t.co/o3CgLjcCFr
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 24, 2025
But Stitt had a brilliant response ready. He ended the back-and-forth by giving Newsom a fitting prize.
Because Californians are fleeing their state in droves due to taxes, crime, and unaffordable housing, the Oklahoma governor quipped that Newsom should receive Oklahoma’s Economic Developer of the Year award.
“Congrats to @GavinNewsomfor winning Oklahoma’s Economic Developer of the Year, “he wrote.
“I love talking to Californians who have moved to Oklahoma because of our great business-friendly culture! Come visit us sometime!”
Congrats to @GavinNewsom for winning Oklahoma’s Economic Developer of the Year.
I love talking to Californians who have moved to Oklahoma for our great business friendly culture! Come visit us sometime! https://t.co/x5sl1WeUk2 pic.twitter.com/VXp1Zjly7F
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) July 25, 2025
Stitt should hope that Californians who are moving to his state lean right because leftists fleeing the Golden State have destroyed former GOP strongholds like Colorado. Locusts do not change their nature.
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