Vogue Faces Backlash for Controversial Profile on California Governor Gavin Newsom

Vogue has come under fire for its recent profile of California Governor Gavin Newsom, where the magazine described him as “embarrassingly handsome.” The portrayal has sparked criticism over its tone and content.

Published this past Sunday, the piece paints a glowing picture of Newsom, who is 58, and hints at his potential bid for the presidency in 2028. The article highlights his political stature and public appeal, but some have found its approach overly flattering.

The segment has not escaped the attention of Fox’s “Outnumbered,” which sharply criticized Vogue for what it saw as undue admiration. The hosts likened the article to an advertisement for a platform like Only Fans, suggesting that the coverage was overly indulgent.

Host Emily Compagno opened the segment with a sarcastic remark, pointing out what she perceives as Vogue’s enthusiastic endorsement of Newsom. She proceeded to read excerpts from the article, labeling them as excessively adoring and “frankly inappropriate” for a political profile.

Compagno then read out parts of the profile she declared ‘gushing’ and a ‘frankly inappropriate description of the governor.’

‘I hope you’ve already eaten,’ she quipped, before launching into passages of the profile.

‘”Let’s get this out of the way: He is embarrassingly handsome, his hair seasoned with silver, at ease with his own eminence as he delivers his final State of the State address,”‘ she read of the profile.

She continued: ‘”It must drive Trump nuts. Newsom: lithe, ardent, energetic, a glimmer of optimism in his eye; Kennedy-esque. Add to that his stunning wife and four adorable kids.”‘

Vogue published a profile on Gavin Newsom, 58, on Sunday, where they effusively spoke about the Governor’s position in office

Compagno declared the profile ‘beyond inappropriate,’ saying if she were Newsom she would have ‘gotten a restraining order’ against journalist Maya Singer.

‘I also found it so inadequate, so undeserving of the American public,’ she ranted. ‘Granted, I don’t expect more from Vogue except for a piece on fashion. But frankly, why in the hell is this appropriate for a potentially presidential candidate to give us that dribble?’

Guest panelist Charles Payne said the profile used ‘a lot of words’ to cover the fact he does not have ‘any substance.’

He claimed Vogue used flowery descriptions of Newsom to distract from what he believes are a lack of qualifications. 

He compared the profile to similar pieces written about former President Barack Obama, also calling it ’embarrassing for all involved. 

‘We want to inform voters, so when Vogue does these puff pieces it just shows me that they should try stay away from this stuff,’ Payne declared.

Compagno then alleged that if Newsom had been a woman and the subject of such a piece, it would have caused an uproar.

She then said the article should have covered more about his politics and how he is tackling issues such the state budget and homelessness.

Fox’s Outnumbered has since slammed the legacy publication for ‘fawning’ over the democratic politician, comparing the piece to an advertisement for Only Fans 

Emily Compagno read out parts of the profile she declared ‘gushing’ and a ‘frankly inappropriate description of the governor’

Lisa Kennedy chimed in, describing the profile as ‘smutty erotica,’ before declaring that all profiles and pieces written about politicians should be ‘skeptical’ of them.

Kayleigh McEnany too admitted that she couldn’t make it through the entire piece, before reading a passage she particularly didn’t enjoy.

‘”As he spoke, late-summer sun slanted in through the windows, bathing Newsom in an oh so California magic-hour glow,”‘ she read out loud.

‘”I’d prepared for this sit-down by consuming the spectacle of Gavin Newsom — tweets, TV hits, interviews, umpteen episodes of his podcast, This Is Gavin Newsom  — and was having a hard time taking in the man.

‘”His actual molecular reality. Immaculate. Fantastic at gab, like a windup doll,”‘ she read, sounding disgusted. 

‘This is weird,’ she declared. 

Harris Faulkner compared the piece to an ‘ad for Only Fans,’ with the other hosts laughing and agreeing.

‘That was straight up nasty if you didn’t know this was an piece for someone who wants to run for president,’ she added. 

‘It was the 51st shade [of Grey],’ she added. 

The Daily Mail has reached out to Vogue for comment.