Outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently refuted rumors suggesting he plans to move to Idaho after his term ends. In a light-hearted December 9 social media post, Inslee highlighted the absurdity of these claims, asserting that Washington is home to 'the best potatoes anyway. ' This denial follows earlier allegations from the Idaho Tribune that he had purchased retirement property in Hayden Lake, Idaho. Inslee's office condemned these rumors as 'untrue' and speculative. The governor's comments were prompted by remarks from conservative journalist Ari Hoffman on Newsmax, which Hoffman later claimed were made in jest.

Inslee's spokesperson criticized right-wing social media for perpetuating these baseless claims, emphasizing the lack of credibility. The governor's commitment to remaining in Washington amidst these swirling rumors underscores the challenges public figures face with media speculation and the necessity of addressing misinformation.