Exclusive — Sen. Cynthia Lummis: Energy Companies’ Exodus from California Proves ‘Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt’ Gavin Newsom Would Be a Terrible President

March 13, 2026
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis just dropped a mic-drop moment on Breitbart News, declaring that the mass exodus of energy companies from California is ironclad proof Gavin Newsom would tank the White House like he’s tanked the Golden State. It’s not hyperbole—major players like Chevron and Occidental Petroleum are packing up, citing sky-high taxes, suffocating regulations, and Newsom’s green-energy zealotry that’s left the state begging Texas for blackouts during heatwaves. Lummis nails it: this isn’t just business fleeing; it’s a neon sign flashing “failed governance” for anyone paying attention. California’s energy woes mirror the broader progressive playbook—prioritize ideology over reliability, and watch the lights flicker out. Dig deeper, and Newsom’s track record screams red flags for the 2A community. His state’s already a dystopian lab for gun-grabbers: assault weapon bans, magazine limits, rogue lawsuits against the NRA, and a permitting process that makes owning a firearm feel like applying for a moon landing. Now layer on his energy fiasco—blackouts crippling rural communities where self-reliance (and yes, firearms for protection) is non-negotiable. Imagine that chaos nationwide under President Newsom: unreliable power grids hobbling manufacturing for ammo and guns, skyrocketing costs squeezing small FFL dealers out of business, and emboldened ATF overreach amid the disorder. It’s no coincidence energy independence aligns with 2A ethos—both demand governments that don’t micromanage self-defense or self-sufficiency. The implications? This is 2A gold for curators like us. Lummis’s takedown arms pro-Second Amendment warriors with a fresh narrative: Newsom’s not just anti-gun; he’s anti-reality. As he eyes a 2028 run, rally your networks—share this story, meme the blackouts with AR-15 silhouettes, and hammer home how California’s collapse previews a federal gun registry paired with rolling brownouts. Wyoming’s senator gets it; let’s make sure flyover country drowns out the Hollywood echo chamber before Newsom’s blueprint hits D.C. Stay vigilant, patriots—energy freedom and the right to bear arms rise or fall together.

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Dig deeper, and Newsom’s track record screams red flags for the 2A community. His state’s already a dystopian lab for gun-grabbers: assault weapon bans, magazine limits, rogue lawsuits against the NRA, and a permitting process that makes owning a firearm feel like applying for a moon landing. Now layer on his energy fiasco—blackouts crippling rural communities where self-reliance (and yes, firearms for protection) is non-negotiable. Imagine that chaos nationwide under President Newsom: unreliable power grids hobbling manufacturing for ammo and guns, skyrocketing costs squeezing small FFL dealers out of business, and emboldened ATF overreach amid the disorder. It’s no coincidence energy independence aligns with 2A ethos—both demand governments that don’t micromanage self-defense or self-sufficiency.

The implications? This is 2A gold for curators like us. Lummis’s takedown arms pro-Second Amendment warriors with a fresh narrative: Newsom’s not just anti-gun; he’s anti-reality. As he eyes a 2028 run, rally your networks—share this story, meme the blackouts with AR-15 silhouettes, and hammer home how California’s collapse previews a federal gun registry paired with rolling brownouts. Wyoming’s senator gets it; let’s make sure flyover country drowns out the Hollywood echo chamber before Newsom’s blueprint hits D.C. Stay vigilant, patriots—energy freedom and the right to bear arms rise or fall together.

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