California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn criticism for comparing conservatives to fascists, specifically Hitler, in a recent speech [42c892c1]. Newsom began his speech by quoting California Governor Culbert Olson's inaugural address in 1939, which warned about the rise of fascism. However, critics argue that Newsom's framing of Olson as a wise figure is misleading, as Olson's actual politics were controversial. Olson declared support for socialists and progressives, called for minimum farm prices, advocated for government control of key businesses, and supported FDR's authoritarian internment of Japanese Americans [42c892c1].
Newsom's speech has been criticized for its divisive language and the comparison of conservatives to Hitler. Critics argue that Newsom's attacks on conservatives are hypocritical given Olson's actions and beliefs [42c892c1].