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Gavin Newsom: “You have poked the bear, and we will punch back”

On the recordAugust 14, 2025
You have poked the bear, and we will punch back
Said by
Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California
Source
commondreams.org
Aug 14, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Newsom's response to Trump's actions regarding Texas electoral maps.

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