A Fake Post Stirs Up Trouble Online

In August 2025, a screenshot went viral online. It claimed to show California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office responding to Bed Bath & Beyond's announcement. The screenshot said the press office posted a rude message with an expletive and "BYE" on X (formerly Twitter). Many people believed it and shared it widely. The truth? It was fake. Newsom's press office never posted that message. They even said so themselves. They also said the screenshot was funny, but not real. Instead, they posted a different response. They wished Bed Bath & Beyond well in their efforts to reopen stores. Bed Bath & Beyond had announced they wouldn't open new stores in California. They said the state was too expensive and had too many rules for businesses. The company had gone through bankruptcy in 2023 and closed over 300 stores. They reopened one store in Nashville in early August 2025 under a new name. The fake screenshot seemed to mimic the tone of Newsom's X account. He had been critical of former President Donald Trump and his supporters. He often used all capital letters and posted insults. But this time, the screenshot was not real. This isn't the first time misinformation about Newsom has spread. There have been fake photos and posts about him in the past. It's important to check facts before believing everything you see online.