The
Red Beneath the Rose: Why Gavin Newsom's Policies Reflect Marxism, Not
Progressivism
Author’s Note:
This piece is written as an opinion editorial and reflects my personal viewpoint based on
publicly available information, observed policy outcomes, and ideological
analysis. It is not my typical style of writing, as I prefer to focus on
uplifting, constructive, and solution-oriented topics. However, I felt compelled
to speak plainly and directly on this issue, given the magnitude of what I
believe is at stake for California and for the nation. I understand that not
everyone will agree with my conclusions, and I welcome thoughtful, respectful
dialogue from those with differing perspectives.
Introduction
When we think of American
leadership, we often imagine elected officials guided by the Constitution,
committed to liberty, equality, and justice. However, in California, the state that
once symbolized the American Dream, a different vision has taken root—one that
many believe is fundamentally un-American. Governor Gavin Newsom, who presents
himself as a forward-thinking progressive, is—when one examines his policies
through the lens of political philosophy—far more aligned with Marxist and Communist
ideologies than with democratic principles.
This is not an exaggeration or a
partisan insult. It is a critical observation grounded in the Governor’s own
record: centralized economic planning, suppression of individual liberties,
redistribution disguised as “equity,” and open hostility toward traditional
values like private property, self-reliance, and freedom of speech.
Let’s be clear about the terms. A Communist
seeks to abolish private ownership of property, promote collective ownership of
resources, and institute central planning where the state controls all aspects
of life. A Marxist, following the philosophy of Karl Marx, views society
as a perpetual class struggle, where the goal is to dismantle capitalism,
redistribute wealth, and transfer power from the bourgeoisie to the proletariat
through revolutionary or systemic means.
Now look at California under
Newsom’s leadership: homelessness has exploded. Criminals are given more rights
than victims. Businesses flee in droves. School curricula are infused with
radical ideology. Illegal immigrants are given benefits while American citizens
struggle to afford gas, food, and housing.
This is not progress—it’s regression
into an authoritarian model that punishes success, erodes law and order, and
stifles dissent. It may wear a fashionable suit and smile on camera, but
beneath the polished exterior lies the blueprint of Marxist thought.
This article presents 15 specific
policies or actions that demonstrate Newsom’s radical alignment—not with the
Constitution or free-market democracy—but with the ideological pillars of
communism and Marxism. From housing and crime to education and economics, the
evidence is both damning and undeniable.
This is not an attack on Democrats.
Many Democrats believe in capitalism, civil liberties, and national pride. But
Gavin Newsom does not belong in that camp. This is not merely liberalism or
even socialism—it is something far more dangerous: a quiet, methodical erosion
of American values in favor of state control, class warfare, and systemic
dependence.
If you believe in freedom, merit,
responsibility, and the American Dream, then what follows will alarm you.
Because it isn’t speculation—it’s a pattern. A pattern of policies that, taken
together, form a chilling reality.
California is no longer the land of
opportunity. Under Gavin Newsom, it’s becoming the testing ground for a new
American Marxism. And unless the rest of the country wakes up, what’s happening
there may become the model for the nation.
15
Policies That Reveal Marxist Influence
1.
Universal Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants
Newsom signed legislation granting free
healthcare to undocumented immigrants, regardless of age. While
humanitarian on the surface, this blurs the line between citizen and
non-citizen and forces taxpayers to fund the care of those who entered
illegally—undermining the idea of national sovereignty and promoting
collectivism over individual responsibility.
2.
Guaranteed Income Programs
California has launched pilot
guaranteed income programs in various cities, with state encouragement.
These give money to people regardless of work, echoing Marx’s call for the
abolition of wages and promoting a state-controlled redistribution of wealth.
3.
Rent Control and Housing Mandates
Newsom has championed statewide
rent control, freezing private landlords' ability to charge market rates.
This is a direct assault on private property rights—a foundational principle in
communism. Furthermore, he mandates housing construction quotas on cities,
regardless of local governance.
4.
Decriminalization of Crime
Through Prop 47 and “zero bail”
policies, many violent or repeat offenders are released back onto the
streets. Newsom has defended such policies, even when crime skyrockets, placing
collective leniency over individual justice. This aligns with Marxist views of
the justice system as inherently oppressive.
5.
Anti-Police, Pro-Criminal Reforms
California law enforcement has been defunded,
demoralized, and demonized, all while Newsom props up soft-on-crime DAs
like George Gascón. Marxism seeks to dismantle institutions of “state
violence”—police being chief among them.
6.
Forced Business Shutdowns During COVID
Newsom shut down small businesses
during the pandemic while allowing major corporations like Target and Amazon to
operate. Central planning picked winners and losers, crushing individual
entrepreneurs in favor of state-dependent giants.
7.
Vaccine Mandates and Coercive Health Policies
Mandating vaccinations for work and
school attendance with no room for dissent reveals a collectivist
mindset that sacrifices individual choice for state-mandated conformity—common
in communist regimes.
8.
Education Indoctrination
Under Newsom, Critical Race Theory,
gender ideology, and anti-American sentiment have been infused into the
school system. Marxist ideology thrives in education by shaping the youth into
believing the system is unjust and must be dismantled.
9.
Wealth Redistribution via Taxation
California has the highest income
tax in the nation, punishing those who are successful and transferring wealth through
social programs. Newsom continually pushes new wealth taxes, including
proposals to tax people even after they leave California—a level of
economic control unimaginable in a free society.
10.
Anti-Energy, Anti-Private Enterprise Policies
By banning gas-powered vehicles by
2035 and pushing green mandates, Newsom is dismantling market-driven energy
and replacing it with government-dependent alternatives. This weakens economic
independence and empowers bureaucrats.
11.
Sanctuary State Policies
California provides legal cover
for illegal immigrants, including shielding them from ICE, offering legal
aid, and allowing non-citizens to serve on government boards. These policies
weaken national identity and erode the concept of citizenship—another step
toward Marxist internationalism.
12.
Gender Transition Support for Minors
Newsom has signed laws protecting minors
undergoing gender transition, even without parental consent. This
state-over-parent control model echoes communist doctrine, where the state, not
the family, defines a child’s path.
13.
Censorship and Suppression of Dissent
California passed a law allowing the
revocation of doctors’ licenses if they spread "COVID
misinformation," a vague term often used to silence opposing views. This is
a modern version of Marxist thought control, criminalizing dissent in the name
of collective truth.
14.
Criminalizing Free Speech in Education
Newsom signed laws allowing discipline
or termination of teachers who don’t comply with ideological mandates.
Teachers who challenge leftist orthodoxy risk their jobs, just as in
totalitarian regimes where dissent is a punishable offense.
15.
Weaponizing State Power Against Political Rivals
Newsom threatened pro-life states
with boycotts, led efforts to sue red states over social policy, and openly
brags about using California’s power to push national change. This isn’t
governance—it’s ideological warfare.
Conclusion
Gavin Newsom may not wear a red star
on his lapel or quote Karl Marx at press conferences, but his policies,
philosophies, and tactics point unmistakably toward a governing style rooted in
authoritarian collectivism. His vision for California—and potentially the
nation—runs counter to the bedrock principles of the American republic.
Communism is not just an economic
system—it’s a worldview. It sees individuals as cogs in a machine, property as
theft, tradition as oppression, and dissent as dangerous. Marxism, its
ideological core, teaches that society must be dismantled, rebuilt from
revolution, and controlled from above by an enlightened class.
Is this not exactly what Newsom’s
California looks like?
He erodes the family unit by placing
the state between parents and children.
He redistributes wealth through punishing taxes and unearned benefits.
He silences those who speak against him, whether doctors, teachers, or everyday
citizens.
He protects criminals and punishes law-abiding residents.
He elevates ideology above liberty, and loyalty to the state above loyalty to
country.
None of this is an accident. It’s by
design.
California, under Gavin Newsom, has
become a state where American principles are mocked, where hard work is
punished, where lawlessness thrives, and where free speech is on life support.
The land of gold has been traded for a land of red—not the patriotic kind, but
the authoritarian kind.
This is not a Democrat we’re dealing
with. This is not even a socialist. This is a man governing with the
ideological tools of Marxism and communism, masked in modern language, cloaked
in progressive branding, and sold to the public as compassion.
But tyranny in the name of equity is
still tyranny.
America must take heed. What happens
in California rarely stays in California. If Gavin Newsom’s radical blueprint
goes national—through legislation, precedent, or his own political ambition—the
rest of the country may find itself living under the shadow of a smiling
dictator with slick hair and iron fists hidden behind velvet gloves.
The time to speak is now. The time
to resist is now.
Because freedom, once surrendered, is rarely ever restored.
