- California Governor Gavin Newsom faced online ridicule due to an awkward pose he struck at a recent summit.
- The image led to widespread social media mocking, particularly focusing on his so-called “testicle-crushing” stance.
- In response, Governor Newsom’s press office released an exaggerated photo, aiming to address the viral mockery.
- This response from Newsom’s team sparked a backlash, as critics either found the reaction inappropriate or ineffective.
- The incident highlights the challenges public figures face in managing their image in the era of social media.
- Public and media scrutiny intensified, not just focusing on the pose but also on how the situation was handled by his team.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-team-torched-image-posted-response-mocking-govs-testicle-crushing-sitting-pose)