Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 28, 2025
I’m not calm, and I’m not going to submit myself to niceties. Not when this guy is trying to wreck our goddamn country.
Said by
Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Newsom expresses his urgency and concern over Trump's actions.

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