Political Quotes

Gavin Newsom

The Public Record

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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Nov 18, 2025

I think that spiritual element really matters in a world that can use a little bit more of that.

latimes.com
Nov 18, 2025

The one area that consistently gets overlooked in the climate discussion is biodiversity.

latimes.com
Nov 18, 2025

I don’t know there’s a more important location than the rainforest.

latimes.com
Nov 18, 2025

We'll see the U.S. Department of Justice in court.

cbsnews.com
Nov 18, 2025

If the Trump administration cared half as much about public safety as it does about pardoning cop-beaters, violating people's rights, and detaining U.S. citizens and their kids, our communities would be much safer.

cbsnews.com
Nov 18, 2025

Never should have illegally deployed our troops in the first place.

apnews.com
Nov 16, 2025

We’re glad they’re finally coming home. It’s long overdue.

nytimes.com
Nov 13, 2025

We need to own up to the fact that we ceded that ground — we walked away from this crisis of men and boys

latimes.com
Nov 13, 2025

You don’t start something unless you’re going to finish

latimes.com
Nov 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…

theguardian.com
Nov 12, 2025

While we are still learning details of the allegations, the Governor expects all public servants to uphold the highest standards of integrity.

usatoday.com
Nov 11, 2025

You don’t start something unless you’re going to finish.

latimes.com
Nov 11, 2025

This Trump administration, his acolytes and the supine Congress led by Speaker [Mike] Johnson, are doubling down on stupid.

theguardian.com
Nov 11, 2025

This idea that somehow we can put up walls, we can put up barriers, we could put up tariffs, we put up our middle fingers and just turn our back is lunacy.

theguardian.com
Nov 11, 2025

I’m much more alarmed about the future of our country and the world we’re trying to build than they are.

apnews.com
Nov 11, 2025

I’m really more alarmed than it appears the eight members of my party are in the United States Senate.

apnews.com
Nov 11, 2025

I’m not coming in to punch anybody in the face, but I’m not pleased that, in the face of this invasive species that is Donald Trump, who’s completely changed the rules of the game, that we’re still playing by the old rules of the game.

apnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

Please make a contribution to help us continue to go on the offense and take the fight to Trump.

latimes.com
Nov 9, 2025

I don’t think Donald Trump wants another election

theguardian.com
Nov 9, 2025

I'd be 'lying' if I denied plans to consider a presidential run

nbcnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

Donald Trump is literally fighting in court to ensure Americans starve. HE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOU.

apnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

But also: Don’t poke the bear.

nytimes.com
Nov 9, 2025

As we take back the House, let’s stand up.

nytimes.com
Nov 9, 2025

Eat your heart out, Greg Abbott.

nytimes.com
Nov 9, 2025

We can shape the future here in Texas.

nytimes.com

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