Xavier Becerra California Governor Runoff: Viral Video Claims He Pledged to Slash State Taxes by 40%—Here’s the Truth
A widely shared clip on X and TikTok shows Attorney General Xavier Becerra appearing to promise a 40% tax cut for all Californians if elected governor, sparking a frenzy of support. 🇺🇸 However, fact-checkers confirm the video is heavily edited and taken out of context from a 2022 town hall, where he actually discussed adjusting corporate loopholes, not slashing personal income taxes. The original audio shows he never made that specific pledge—the clip is fake. So, while the viral moment is exciting for some, don’t plan your refund just yet. The race continues with Becerra and his top opponent in the runoff, but this claim? Pure fiction.