On the recordAugust 14, 2025
It's not complicated. We're doing this in reaction to a president of the United States that called a sitting governor of the state of Texas and said, 'Find me five seats.'
Gavin Newsom: “It's not complicated. We're doing this in reaction to a president of the United States that called a sitting governor of…”
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Newsom explains California's response to Texas redistricting efforts backed by Trump.
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Oct 15, 2026
A totally unprecedented request that should scare the hell out of every American.
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.
Oct 14, 2026
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press account on social media called the Trump administration’s actions 'completely unacceptable and inappropriate.
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