Marcus Lemonis just delivered a crushing blow to Gavin Newsom’s California dream. The Executive Chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond announced his company will not open a single store in the Golden State. This is what happens when radical liberal policies destroy business.

Lemonis made it crystal clear why California is toxic for business. The state has become overregulated, expensive, and downright risky for retailers. Smart business leaders are finally standing up to California’s war on free enterprise.

The numbers don’t lie about California’s failed leadership. Retailers face sky-high costs and endless red tape that crushes profits. Meanwhile, criminals can steal up to $1000 worth of goods without facing real prosecution thanks to soft-on-crime Democrats.

Newsom’s office went into full panic mode after the announcement. They know this sends a terrible message to other companies thinking about doing business in California. The truth hurts when your policies are driving jobs and investment away.

This is just the beginning of California’s business exodus. Other CEOs are watching Lemonis take this brave stand against liberal overreach. They see a successful businessman refusing to bow down to Sacramento’s failed leadership.

American businesses deserve better than California’s anti-business climate. Hardworking entrepreneurs shouldn’t have to navigate endless bureaucracy and watch thieves walk free. Lemonis is protecting his company and his workers from this madness.

The contrast is clear between red states and blue states. While California chases businesses away with terrible policies, conservative states welcome job creators with open arms. Free markets work when government gets out of the way.

This is what real leadership looks like in the business world. Marcus Lemonis put American workers and customers first by refusing to subject them to California’s broken system. More CEOs should follow his example and choose freedom over failed liberal governance.