Gavin Newsom said "They fired the first shot, Texas. We wouldn't be here had Texas not done what they just did." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 21, 2025

They fired the first shot, Texas. We wouldn't be here had Texas not done what they just did.

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Newsom's remarks on California's redistricting response to Texas' congressional map changes.

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