Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for featuring Steve Bannon on his podcast. Beshear acknowledged the importance of discussing different viewpoints but condemned Bannon's promotion of hate and violence. Bannon's controversial history includes his role in Trump's 2016 campaign and his support for the disproven claims about the 2020 election. As both governors are seen as potential 2028 presidential candidates, the exchange highlights divisions within the Democratic Party regarding engagement with polarizing figures. Republican Adam Kinzinger also denounced Newsom's decision to host Bannon and another far-right personality.
I think that Governor Newsom bringing on different voices is great. We shouldn't be afraid to talk and to debate just about anyone. But Steve Bannon espouses hatred and anger and even at some points violence, and I don't think we should give him oxygen on any platform - ever, anywhere.
Bannon has remained a Trump supporter, however, and pushed the baseless claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
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