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Gavin Newsom: If they can handcuff a U.S. Senator for asking a question, imagine what they will do to you.

On the recordJune 12, 2025
If they can handcuff a U.S. Senator for asking a question, imagine what they will do to you.
Said by
Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California
Source
cbsnews.com
Jun 12, 2025

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Newsom highlighted the severity of Padilla's treatment.

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