Political Quotes

Gavin Newsom

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Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 40th governor of California, a position he has held since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Newsom previously served as the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and as the lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019. His tenure as governor has been marked by significant policy initiatives, including efforts to address climate change, housing affordability, and healthcare reform.

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Jun 16, 2026

You can subpoena my records, you can investigate me, you can harass me, put my name on every and any enemies list you have, but leave my wife and family out of your personal vendetta.

cbsnews.com
Jun 16, 2026

To Donald Trump, who I know is watching, because he watches everything, I have a message for you.

cbsnews.com
Jun 16, 2026

Donald Trump is simply the most corrupt president in American history.

cbsnews.com
Jun 16, 2026

He's coming after me because I'm considering running for president, because he hates that I consistently called him out over and over again for his lies and deceit.

cbsnews.com
Jun 16, 2026

Donald Trump isn't just coming after me because of my mean tweets.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2026

To Donald Trump, this country does not belong to you. It does not belong to your cronies. And we’re going to fight your lawlessness.

dailycaller.com
Jun 15, 2026

If he can’t intimidate me, he’ll go after the mother of our children.

dailycaller.com
Jun 15, 2026

He isn’t coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.

dailycaller.com
Jun 15, 2026

Not because they found a crime; because they’re simply trying to find one.

dailycaller.com
Jun 13, 2026

Time is of the essence in preventing election lies from taking hold.

theatlantic.com
Jun 6, 2026

Time is of the essence in preventing election lies from taking hold.

theguardian.com
Jun 6, 2026

We must continue building confidence in our elections and ensure not only that every vote is counted, but that every vote is trusted.

foxnews.com
Jun 5, 2026

This law protects voters, election workers, and the integrity of the democratic process from election-deniers who want to undermine democracy.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jun 5, 2026

For the record: we wish the votes were counted faster, too.

pbs.org
May 29, 2026

Anyone from California that receives any of those funds, we want to tax 100% of those proceeds and that's an action the state of California can take. It's an action we look forward to taking.

foxnews.com
May 28, 2026

The number one driver of increased energy bills over the last decade has been the cost of hardening our infrastructure and other related wildfire costs, significantly driven by climate change.

nga.org
May 28, 2026

People who assault cops and overthrow democracy don’t deserve a taxpayer-funded payday.

theguardian.com
May 28, 2026

I expect the worst with Trump because he’s done the worst.

abcnews.com
May 26, 2026

I am mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make sure the community has what they need to stay safe.

cbsnews.com
May 26, 2026

California doesn't wait for disaster to unfold, we act early to protect lives and communities.

cbsnews.com
Mar 31, 2026

I think we have to look at ways we can frame a responsibility to serve for a year, six months minimum – year, 18 months.

theguardian.com
Mar 31, 2026

We’re challenging it,” Governor Gavin Newsom said. “See you in court.

theguardian.com
Mar 31, 2026

Americans now have to pay a dollar more on average for a gallon of gas because of Donald Trump’s war with Iran.

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