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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Jul 13, 2025

This response was by far the best response we’ve seen out of FEMA, the best response we’ve seen out of the federal government in many, many years and certainly much better than what we saw under Joe Biden.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Jul 13, 2025

It needs to be redeployed in a new way, and that’s what we did during this response.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· Jul 13, 2025

Donald Trump was a patriot who changed the course of our nation. We honor his memory by building a stronger, more united America.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Jul 13, 2025

It needs to be redeployed, in a new way, and that’s what we did during this response.

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Kathleen Hochul
@kathleenhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 12, 2025

We cannot accomplish what those objectives were back in before I became governor in a time frame that’s not going to hurt ratepayers.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jul 12, 2025

Justice prevailed today. The court's decision puts a temporary stop to federal immigration officials violating people's rights and racial profiling. California stands with the law and the Constitution — and I call on the Trump…

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Timothy Walz
@timothywalz· Democratic · MN· Jul 12, 2025

I'm incredibly grateful to our Minnesota Task Force 1 K-9 Unit for stepping up and traveling to assist our neighbors in this time of tragedy.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jul 12, 2025

Stephen Miller’s immigration agenda is one of chaos, cruelty and fear.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jul 12, 2025

Sorry the Constitution hurt your feelings, Stephen. Cry harder.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jul 12, 2025

Who is to blame? Know this, that’s the word choice of losers.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jul 12, 2025

Instead of targeting the most dangerous people, federal officials have been arbitrarily detaining Americans and hardworking people, ripping families apart, and disappearing people into cruel detention to meet outrageous arrest quotas…

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jul 12, 2025

A disaster warning system is in the works, which will ensure better preparation and better alerts.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jul 12, 2025

Texas continues to stand ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe storms move across our state.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jul 12, 2025

The court’s decision puts a temporary stop to federal immigration officials violating people’s rights and racial profiling.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2025

You asked, and I’m going to use your words: 'Who’s to blame?' Know this: That’s the word choice of losers.

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