California Governor Gavin Newsom merely can’t assist himself from weighing in on issues which can be none of his enterprise, and retains getting embarrassed within the course of.
On Thursday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt introduced on social media that the Sooner State would quickly be phasing out its state earnings tax. The one shock is that one of many reddest states within the nation had one to start with.
Stitt predicted Oklahoma would begin rolling much more economically because of this.
We’re phasing out Oklahoma’s earnings tax— lastly. And as soon as we get to zero, Oklahoma will probably be rollin like by no means earlier than.
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) July 24, 2025
Newsom noticed Stitt’s tweet and instantly tried to take credit score. Within the course of, he additionally implied that Oklahoma abolishing its earnings tax was solely attainable due to what number of tax {dollars} California coughs as much as the federal authorities, which supposedly permits Oklahoma to implement conservative insurance policies.
In different phrases, he was calling Oklahomans moochers.
“Oklahoma depends on California for essential federal tax {dollars} that fund schooling, healthcare and — apparently — this new tax break,” he wrote. “You’re welcome, @GovStitt.
Oklahoma depends on California for essential federal tax {dollars} that fund schooling, healthcare and — apparently — this new tax break.
You’re welcome, @GovStitt. https://t.co/o3CgLjcCFr
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 24, 2025
However Stitt had an excellent response prepared. He ended the back-and-forth by giving Newsom a becoming prize.
As a result of Californians are fleeing their state in droves on account of taxes, crime, and unaffordable housing, the Oklahoma governor quipped that Newsom ought to obtain Oklahoma’s Financial Developer of the Yr award.
“Congrats to @GavinNewsomfor profitable Oklahoma’s Financial Developer of the Yr, “he wrote.
“I like speaking to Californians who’ve moved to Oklahoma due to our nice business-friendly tradition! Come go to us someday!”
Congrats to @GavinNewsom for profitable Oklahoma’s Financial Developer of the Yr.
I like speaking to Californians who’ve moved to Oklahoma for our nice enterprise pleasant tradition! Come go to us someday! https://t.co/x5sl1WeUk2 pic.twitter.com/VXp1Zjly7F
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) July 25, 2025
Stitt ought to hope that Californians who’re shifting to his state lean proper as a result of leftists fleeing the Golden State have destroyed former GOP strongholds like Colorado. Locusts don’t change their nature.
