California Governor Gavin Newsom just added another jaw-dropping moment to his political résumé. In a viral video captured by Sky News, Newsom was caught pretending to be on a phone call with President Joe Biden to dodge a desperate mom trying to confront him about her family’s struggles amid the raging fires.

The clip shows the visibly distraught woman approaching Newsom, only for him to raise a finger signaling her to wait as he held an animated “conversation” on his phone. But the mom wasn’t buying it—and called him out for his shameless attempt to avoid her. Her raw emotion and frustration at being ignored by the man tasked with leading the state through one of its worst crises have struck a nerve nationwide.

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Critics were quick to pile on, lambasting Newsom for his apparent indifference. This incident comes as both he and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass face mounting criticism for their handling of the wildfire crisis. Instead of focusing on prevention and proper management, they’ve prioritized environmental virtue signaling and slashed budgets for critical departments like the L.A. Fire Department.

One Twitter user wrote:

“Newsom is all show and no substance. Pretending to talk to Biden while California burns? Disgraceful.”

Others pointed to the letter from L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, revealed last month, which highlighted major concerns about inadequate resources and support—a warning Newsom and Bass seemed to ignore.

This latest stunt is sparking outrage, with many saying it could be a career-ending moment for Newsom. Pretending to care about California families while dodging their pleas for help? The people aren’t buying it anymore.

Watch the shocking video for yourself and decide: Has Gavin Newsom just sealed his political fate?