California governor's stumble on basketball court in China shows how photo ops can go wrong
by Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times
Oct 29, 2023
2 minutes
Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip to China was many things: A test of his skill in climate diplomacy. An opportunity to burnish his political image on the world stage. A demonstration of the risks of the indulgent photo op.
That danger played out during a visit to after stumbling while shooting hoops. They both fell to the ground and quickly sat up. Newsom patted the boy on the back several times before giving him a hug and asking if he was OK.
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