{"id":7941,"date":"2026-05-02T21:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T21:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=7941"},"modified":"2026-05-02T21:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T21:45:17","slug":"billionaire-tom-steyer-caught-in-ultimate-hypocrisy-at-may-day-rally-class-traitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=7941","title":{"rendered":"Billionaire Tom Steyer caught in ultimate hypocrisy at May Day rally: &#8216;class traitor&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Democrat billionaire Tom Steyer is drawing fire after appearing at a May Day rally in East San Jose alongside a well-known labor leader, where he was labeled a \u201cclass traitor,\u201d and embraced for it.<\/p>\n<p>Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, president of the California Federation of Labor, highlighted the moment on X, writing: \u201cWhen @TomSteyer shows up to your \u2018Workers Over Billionaires\u2019 May Day Rally in East San Jose, you ask him to wear the shirt. And he does! #ClassTraitor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The optics of a billionaire donning anti-billionaire messaging quickly ignited criticism online, with detractors blasting both Steyer and organized labor for what they see as political opportunism.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Democrat billionaire Tom Steyer is drawing fire after appearing at a May Day rally in East San Jose alongside Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher. <span class=\"credit\">X\/@LorenaSGonzalez<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some users pointed to Steyer\u2019s failed 2020 Democratic presidential bid, noting he \u201cwasted millions of dollars and couldn\u2019t last one presidential democrat primary in South Carolina,\u201d adding that he dropped out before Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Others accused him of trying to \u201cbuy his way into political office\u201d and suggested labor groups were aligning with him for financial backing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Cali - Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia&#8217;s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Critics also questioned his policy positions, claiming he has reversed course on single-payer healthcare and warn his leadership could worsen California\u2019s high costs.<\/p>\n<p>One commenter dismissed the rally moment as empty symbolism: \u201cputting on a slogan shirt is all it takes to fool you.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Tom Steyer (Democrat) speaks during the California gubernatorial debate. <span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>In this Aug. 28, 2019, file photo, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, speaks at rally. <span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The backlash comes as progressive group Our Revolution, founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders, endorsed Steyer\u2019s gubernatorial bid despite its anti-billionaire stance.<\/p>\n<p>The organization defended the move, stating on its website: \u201cYes, Tom Steyer is a billionaire. But it matters what he is doing with that power.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Andrew Schwartz \/ SplashNews.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another user commented on the departure of wealthy residents from California, posing the question, \u201cWhere are the workers supposed to work with all the billionaires fleeing the state?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Steyer\u2019s campaign is facing resistance from corporate interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>California Post News<\/strong>: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn<br \/><strong>California Post Sports<\/strong> Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X<br \/><strong>California Post  <\/strong>Opinion <br \/><strong>California Post Newsletters<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>California Post App<\/strong>: Download here!<br \/><strong>Home delivery<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>Page Six Hollywood<\/strong>: Sign up here!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p>Utility giant Pacific Gas &amp; Electric (PG&amp;E) has poured nearly $10 million into a political action committee opposing him, according to recent state filings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The PAC, Californians for Resilient and Affordable Energy, is backing another group, California Is Not For Sale, which has launched a wave of anti-Steyer ads.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>California Governor Gavin Newsom is seen at the 33rd Annual White House Correspondents\u2019 Garden Brunch in Washington, DC, Saturday, April 25, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">Nathan Posner\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Steyer has made PG&amp;E a central target, blaming it for soaring energy costs and pledging to slash utility bills by 25%.<\/p>\n<p>He has also proposed breaking up electric monopolies and raising taxes on the wealthy as part of his campaign platform.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>California gubernatorial candidate Republican Steve Hilton speaks during the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate at Pomona Collage on April 28, 2026 in Claremont, California.\u00a0 <span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>President Donald Trump speaks at the Raymond F. 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