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Gavin Newsom: At a time when the president is openly calling for his attorney general to investigate his political enemies, it is…

On the recordNovember 12, 2025
At a time when the president is openly calling for his attorney general to investigate his political enemies, it is especially important to honor the American principle of being innocent until proven guilty in a court of law by a jury of one’s peers.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California
Source
theguardian.com
Nov 12, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Newsom's spokesperson highlights the principle of innocence amid political investigations.

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