Newsom Removes Ad Featuring Ukraine Footage After Criticism

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office removed an online ad following criticism that it included footage from Ukraine and Estonia. The ad, which aimed to promote California, featured a montage of scenic shots. An X user noticed that some of the footage was not from California and shared their findings online, prompting a swift reaction. The ad was quickly taken down. While the Governor's office has not yet commented on the reason for the removal, the incident underscores the need for careful fact-checking and verification of visual content in political campaigns and advertising. This event also raises questions about the vetting process for materials used in promotional campaigns.