Gavin Newsom Just Dragged Bed Bath & Beyond For Refusing To Open Stores In California, And People Are Absolutely Loving The Pettiness

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One word to describe Gavin Newsom these days is — unfiltered.

Gavin Newsom speaking animatedly on camera

The governor of California and his team have been openly mocking Republicans from his press office X account…

Cartoon figure with wall background and text: "This [paint] is specifically at the request of the President,” plus screenshot of news conference — ABC / @GovPressOffice / Via x.com

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And rage-baiting MAGA with culture war posts…

@GovPressOffice / Via x.com

Well, Newsom’s latest target is the retail chain Bed Bath & Beyond, which is officially making a comeback after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores in 2023.

A Bed Bath & Beyond store with "Store Closing!" signs displayed on front windows — Wolterk / Getty Images

The retail chain’s executive chairman, Marcus Lemonis, recently announced that the franchise will not open any new stores in the state of California.

Man in a studio discussing news, with cityscape backdrop. Caption reads: "Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond."

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Lemonis wrote in a recent X post that the decision wasn’t about politics, but rather “reality,” citing “higher taxes, higher fees, and higher wages” in California as the main issues.

Bed Bath & Beyond storefront with large, bold sign above the entrance — Joe Hendrickson / Getty Images

“California’s system makes it nearly impossible for businesses to succeed, and I won’t put our company, our employees, or our customers in that position,” Lemonis wrote.