"Newsom's Reflection: Lessons Learned and Covid Approach Reconsidered"

California Governor Gavin Newsom admitted that criticism of the state's strict Covid-19 restrictions was valid and stated that he would have approached the pandemic differently with the knowledge he has now. Newsom acknowledged the need for reflection and humility, recognizing that there were things that could have been done differently, such as prioritizing vaccine distribution and adjusting policies on masking and indoor/outdoor activities. He also addressed the partisan nature of the pandemic response and expressed concern about the impact of viewing health decisions through a partisan lens.