California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Alabama and its governor Kay Ivey over the U.S. Space Command decision, calling Alabama a “total disaster” and claiming space belongs in California. This came as Newsom criticized the move in a tweet on September 3, 2025, comparing California’s aerospace and tech leadership to Alabama’s crime issues. He also attacked Ivey, nicknaming her “Krazy” Kay and blaming her policies for Alabama’s high murder rate.
- Gavin Newsom mocked Alabama’s crime rate.
- He claimed California is ideal for Space Command.
- Newsom called Alabama’s governor “Krazy Kay.”
- He criticized Alabama’s murder rate as high.
- President Biden moved Space Command to Huntsville.
- Newsom previously criticized Alabama’s crime statistics.
Newsom’s tweet, posted in a Trump-style tone, accused the Biden administration of making a “big mistake” by placing Space Command in Alabama, which he called a “disaster.” He emphasized California’s dominance in aerospace, AI, and technology, contrasting it with Alabama’s crime problems. Newsom also targeted Ivey, claiming her policies led to a murder rate 190% higher than California’s, which FBI stats from 2022 list at 10.9 per 100,000 residents.
- Newsom’s tweet criticizes Alabama’s crime rate and leadership style.
- He claims California is the future home of space and AI innovation.
- The U.S. Space Command is relocating from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama, reversing Biden’s decision.
- This marks the second time in a week Newsom has attacked Alabama’s crime and leadership.
The dispute underscores political divisions over national security priorities and state governance. The Space Command move aims to strengthen U.S. military presence in the South, despite Newsom’s criticism. The clash reflects broader debates about regional leadership and safety concerns.
Next steps involve ongoing political debates over military base locations and crime policies, with potential impacts on state reputations and federal decisions.
