Don't Forget the Dark Days of Covid
Larry Elder > Video
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Larry Elder discusses the stringent COVID-19 measures implemented by California Governor Gavin Newsom, which included severe lockdowns, business closures, and vaccine mandates. Elder highlights the surprising compliance of the public despite the restrictive measures, contrasting it with his expectation of widespread defiance. He criticizes the governor's hypocrisy, pointing out his attendance at a high-profile restaurant without adhering to the same social distancing rules he imposed on others. Elder also addresses the negative consequences of these mandates, such as learning losses among children due to virtual schooling, increased depression, business failures, and the financial burden on property owners with non-paying tenants. He argues that these measures were not based on sound science, citing the downplaying of alternative treatments to justify vaccine approval.
