Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is trying to find anything to stake his future presidential campaign on, including the unbelievable claim that California‘s government is the pinnacle of government efficiency.

In trying to score political points against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, like every other Democrat, Newsom said California is “DOGE but better.” It was a reference to the Department of Government Efficiency, of which Musk has been in charge, and to Newsom’s announcement that California will use artificial intelligence to boost government efficiency. Newsom has also said, “People travel the world to see California’s leadership.”