“It's because I'm close to the president. It is because I am outspoken. And quite frankly, it is because I speak plainly on these issues.”

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On the recordAugust 15, 2025
What we saw just a moment ago with Border Patrol is a preview of things to come at voting booths and polling places all across this country.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California
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truthout.org

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Newsom discusses the intimidation tactics used by Border Patrol at his event.

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