Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing a video of an Army helicopter flyover at the Indy 500, with Newsom's press office responding on X, "Sir, we just want lower gas prices." The criticism arises amid significant increases in gas prices, with the national average for a gallon of gas reaching roughly $4.50 and $6.12 per gallon in California, largely attributed to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Newsom's team also directed similar criticism at the administration regarding plans for a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate America's 250th birthday, reiterating the demand for lower gas prices. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump admitted, “I don't think about Americans’ financial situation” as his focus was on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, , despite rising inflation and living costs impacting citizens. Democratic Senator Patty Murray expressed concerns about these celebrations appearing "out of touch," criticizing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's cross-country road trip for the 250th birthday, noting that ordinary Americans do not have corporate sponsors to cover such expenses. In fullNewsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Newsom’s blunt response to Hegseth’s Indy 500 helicopter video
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing a video of an Army helicopter flyover at the Indy 500, with Newsom's press office responding on X, "Sir, we just want lower gas prices." The criticism arises amid significant increases in gas prices, with the national average for a gallon of gas reaching roughly $4.50 and $6.12 per gallon in California, largely attributed to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Newsom's team also directed similar criticism at the administration regarding plans for a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate America's 250th birthday, reiterating the demand for lower gas prices. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump admitted, “I don't think about Americans’ financial situation” as his focus was on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, , despite rising inflation and living costs impacting citizens. Democratic Senator Patty Murray expressed concerns about these celebrations appearing "out of touch," criticizing Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's cross-country road trip for the 250th birthday, noting that ordinary Americans do not have corporate sponsors to cover such expenses. In fullNewsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
