Just as Los Angeles faces one of its most turbulent weeks in recent memory, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has thrown himself right into the firestorm—this time with a personal attack aimed at California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Brown Claims an Affair with Newsom’s Wife—But Offers No Proof
In a shocking and unfiltered post on social media, Brown made the bold and unsubstantiated claim that he slept with Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
The post simply read:
“I had sex wit ur wife Gavin.”
The accusation, which appeared to be completely baseless, was posted shortly after Newsom announced his plans to sue former President Donald Trump over the federal response to the LA riots.
Brown’s post instantly went viral, igniting a wave of reactions online—but there’s zero evidence to back up the scandalous statement.
Brown Doubles Down with Vulgar Tweets and Replies to Critics
As the post gained traction, Brown didn’t stop there.
He went on to tweet an image of a sex toy and continued making vulgar comments about his supposed relationship with Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Responding to critics in his mentions, one user told him he should focus on being a father. Brown’s dismissive reply?
“Thanks for the advice dude.”
The posturing fits a pattern for the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, who’s been embroiled in numerous controversies since retiring from football in 2021.
A History of Headlines: From the Gridiron to Street Brawls
Brown’s latest online stunt is just one in a string of chaotic incidents.
Just last month, he was caught on camera in a violent street brawl outside a boxing event in Miami.
In the video, Brown appears to pull out a gun and clash with a group of men, later claiming they tried to steal his jewelry and physically harm him.
The man involved in the scuffle gave his side to the Daily Mail, alleging Brown started the fight and even shot him in the neck—an accusation Brown has not publicly addressed.
Governor Newsom Too Busy With LA Crisis to Engage
Meanwhile, Governor Newsom seems unlikely to respond to Brown’s inflammatory posts anytime soon.
He’s currently dealing with far more pressing matters as Los Angeles remains locked in unrest.
Protests that started over immigration enforcement escalated into three days of violence and over 70 arrests.
In response, President Trump mobilized thousands of troops—including Marines and the National Guard—to the city.
But Newsom claims he wasn’t informed of the deployment and strongly opposed the move.
Newsom Fires Back at Trump Over Military Intervention
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Newsom blasted Trump’s deployment strategy:
“I was just informed Trump is deploying another 2,000 Guard troops to L.A. The first 2,000? Given no food or water.
Only approx. 300 are deployed — the rest are sitting, unused, in federal buildings without orders.”
Calling it “Reckless. Pointless. And Disrespectful to our troops,” Newsom accused Trump of putting ego above public safety.
Lawsuit Filed as California Pushes Back
Shortly after his social media criticism, Newsom and other California officials filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the unauthorized military deployment.
In another pointed post, Newsom reminded followers:
“One of the cornerstones of our Nation and our democracy is that our people are governed by civil, not military, rule.”
He added that California will defend that principle in court, tagging Trump directly in the message.
What’s Really Going On Here?
It’s hard not to see Antonio Brown’s tweet as a calculated move to grab attention during a moment of political tension.
Whether it’s personal, political, or just publicity-seeking, his claims have no confirmed basis, but they’ve certainly added fuel to an already volatile situation.
As California battles both civil unrest and political pressure from Washington, Brown’s name is back in the headlines—for all the wrong reasons once again.