Political Quotes

Gavin Newsom

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Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 40th governor of California, a position he has held since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Newsom previously served as the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and as the lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019. His tenure as governor has been marked by significant policy initiatives, including efforts to address climate change, housing affordability, and healthcare reform.

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  1. California stood up for democracy and we won. Today is a good day for democracy, the rule of law, and the American people looking to exercise their Constitutional right to vote.13 sources2026minnesotareformer.com
  2. The President of the United States is personally directing federal prosecutors to start investigations into his political opponents when his preferred candidate may lose the election.3 sources2026penncapital-star.com
  3. California will be suing AGAIN to block these Orwellian rules from being implemented.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  4. This is a long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors. Today, California kids are safer than ever before.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  5. After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego. He is deranged and dangerous.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  6. Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous – if not treasonous – putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs.2 sources2026theguardian.com
Oct 16, 2026

The last thing survivors need is unnecessary red tape, delays, and barriers standing between them and the relief they deserve.

abcnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

A totally unprecedented request that should scare the hell out of every American.

dailycaller.com
Oct 15, 2026

The courts have made clear that the federal government has no role in how a state carries out its election process.

dailycaller.com
Oct 14, 2026

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press account on social media called the Trump administration’s actions 'completely unacceptable and inappropriate.

westvirginiawatch.com
Oct 11, 2026

That means getting flood-fighting supplies into position, bolstering our water infrastructure, and helping communities across the Golden State prepare.

npr.org
Oct 11, 2026

We all agree that Californians deserve to have their retirement and life savings protected from new state taxes so those savings are there when they need them.

calmatters.org
Oct 7, 2026

The SILENCE from JD Vance and Marco Rubio today is deafening.

huffpost.com
Oct 7, 2026

I am directing the State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in the event that foreign actors interpret the President’s remarks as an invitation to target California.

huffpost.com
Oct 7, 2026

Gavin Newsom, the state’s governor, called the remarks “dangerous – if not treasonous – putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs.”

theguardian.com
Oct 7, 2026

Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous – if not treasonous – putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs.

theguardian.com
Oct 6, 2026

Let’s be clear: The President is advocating for an attack on 10+ million U.S. residents in two of America’s largest cities. This is not normal. None of this is.

theguardian.com
Oct 6, 2026

After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego. He is deranged and dangerous.

theguardian.com
Oct 4, 2026

We may not be able to dictate federal immigration policy, but we can make clear that activities taking place in California will be subject to California law.

foxnews.com
Oct 4, 2026

We’re also banning the Orwellian practice of using shock gloves in enforcement activity as well as further protecting access to our court system.

foxnews.com
Oct 4, 2026

If we can’t kick out private facilities, we’ll go after their profits.

foxnews.com
Oct 2, 2026

PEPRA was a necessary reform born of a crisis exacerbated by past policy decisions.

reason.com
Oct 2, 2026

It’s a curious thing to say, but I believe it.

theguardian.com
Oct 2, 2026

This war has completely gutted any sort of romantic notions of energy security and it’s compelled folks to think differently.

theguardian.com
Oct 2, 2026

This is a long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors. Today, California kids are safer than ever before.

theguardian.com
Oct 1, 2026

On this issue, we fundamentally disagree.

abcnews.com
Oct 1, 2026

He's spot on about the balance between the rich and the poor.

abcnews.com
Oct 1, 2026

There will not be a free and fair election in 2028 unless we take back the House of Representatives.

abcnews.com
Oct 1, 2026

We have to do a lot more in the absence of federal leadership.

abcnews.com

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