In a surprising turn of events, California Governor Gavin Newsom found himself at the center of a controversy after confronting a Target worker over a shoplifting incident. The incident took place in the Sacramento area and has ignited discussions about the state’s ongoing struggle with retail theft and its implications.
Governor Newsom shared the story during a press conference involving mayors from California’s major cities, drawing significant attention to the encounter. According to Newsom, he witnessed a shoplifter at the store and questioned why the Target employee did not intervene. In response, the worker allegedly said, “Oh, the governor,” implying that Newsom’s presence influenced her actions.
Newsom recounted the conversation with the worker, stating that he emphasized California’s strict threshold for grand theft, which is set at $950. He questioned the worker’s assertion that there was no accountability, arguing that the state had one of the toughest grand theft thresholds in the country.