We are going to fight back, and we’re going to punch this bully in the mouth.
Gavin Newsom: “We are going to fight back, and we’re going to punch this bully in the mouth.”
On the recordSeptember 28, 2025
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Newsom's statement regarding his stance against President Trump.
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