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Joel Osteen Told Gavin Newsom “God Will NEVER Forgive You” — 36 Seconds Later, Newsom DESTROYED Him With COLD Facts. No one could believe Osteen actually said those words in front of hundreds of people. But the real shock came 36 seconds later — when Gavin Newsom stood up straight, opened Osteen’s own file, and unleashed a barrage of cold, hard facts that left the pastor pale and completely unable to….Full details ⤵️
It was supposed to be a calm leadership summit — a moment of unity, faith, and dialogue between two high-profile figures: Pastor Joel Osteen, America’s most famous televangelist, and Governor Gavin Newsom, one of the most outspoken political figures in the country.
But what unfolded shocked everyone in the room.
According to multiple attendees, the tension began when Osteen — speaking passionately about morality and divine accountability — turned to Newsom and declared, “God will never forgive you for what you’ve done.”
The room fell silent. Cameras froze. Even the moderators didn’t know whether to cut the feed or let it roll.
Then came the 36 seconds that blew up the internet.
Governor Newsom stood up calmly, locked eyes with Osteen, and — without raising his voice — opened a file that reportedly contained publicly available financial documents and transcripts from Osteen’s own ministry operations.
What followed was a measured but devastating takedown.
> “Pastor,” Newsom began, “before you speak about forgiveness, you might want to address the $4.4 million in pandemic aid your church accepted — and the $325,000 bathroom renovation in a house labeled as a ‘parsonage.’”
Osteen’s smile vanished.
Newsom continued, line by line, exposing figures, inconsistencies, and quotes Osteen himself had once made about compassion, humility, and grace.
> “You preach abundance,” Newsom added, “but forget accountability. And you talk about God’s forgiveness while using His name to justify exclusion. I don’t need forgiveness from a man who profits off the pulpit — I answer to the same God you claim to represent.”
By the time Newsom finished, the crowd was dead silent. Then, within moments, a wave of applause erupted.
Social media exploded — millions of views within hours. Hashtags like #OsteenVsNewsom and #ColdFacts36Seconds started trending worldwide.
Even some of Osteen’s longtime supporters admitted the exchange was “painfully eye-opening.”
Whether you side with the preacher or the politician, one thing is clear:
That 36-second exchange will go down as one of the most unforgettable public confrontations of the year.