The Rubin Report 'Shark Tank' Legend Explains the Real Reason Gavin Newsom's 2028 Chances Just Died
Jan 20, 2026
In a riveting discussion, Kevin O'Leary reveals how Minnesota fraud could derail Gavin Newsom's 2028 ambitions. The savvy businessman critiques Newsom's management of California's finances, while reports surface of fraud within the Somali community sparking investigations. Donald Trump aims to probe Ilhan Omar's connections to the scandal. Don Lemon finds himself in hot water after his involvement in an anti-ICE protest. Insights on immigration from Thomas Sowell raise questions about national identity and the impact of technology.
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Fraud Exposure Threatens Newsom's Run
- Kevin O'Leary argues exposing fraud in Minnesota will shift scrutiny to California and wreck Gavin Newsom's presidential chances.
- Fiscal mismanagement and population outflow are politically toxic narratives for a national campaign.
Personal Move From California Cost Double
- Dave Rubin recounts paying double to move out of California because U-Haul trucks weren't returning.
- He uses that experience to illustrate the state's population exodus and economic strain.
Citizen Journalist Exposes Daycare Fraud
- Nick Shirley, a young citizen journalist, filmed empty Somali daycare centers and sparked ICE investigations.
- Rubin credits Shirley's reporting as more effective than mainstream outlets in exposing local fraud.
