Gavin Newsom
ON THE RECORD · 31 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“These are insurance policies on enslaved people. Human beings used as collateral, quite literally as collateral for loans.”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-21
Newsom described examples of slavery ties companies must search for under the new law.
“This is a bill that requires large companies that operated before 1965 to search their records for ties to slavery going back to 1849, and then we make it public,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-21
Gov. Newsom described AB 2599, the Truth in Disclosure Act, after signing it into law on September 30.
“If I'm invited, I hope to come back. If nothing else, come back this time of year. This place is off the charts,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Newsom left the door open to another visit to New Hampshire after campaigning alongside fellow Democrats.
“New Hampshire is New Hampshire. It's part of the spirit,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Newsom fueled speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid during a visit to New Hampshire, speaking to Fox News Digital.
“I was at an event this morning. There was the bust of JFK's first campaign stop. So you can't talk to me about New Hampshire and primaries without getting filled up with kind of a sense of emotion,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Newsom told Fox News Digital that New Hampshire's presidential primary history stirs a sense of emotion.
“By securing this federal assistance, we are ensuring our local and state partners have the critical resources they need,”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to support crews suppressing the Norte fire.
“We will defend free and fair elections in the Golden State and call out every authoritarian attempt to undermine our democracy.”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Newsom said in a statement that California would defend free and fair elections and call out authoritarian attempts to undermine democracy.
“sad, desperate attempt by”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Newsom sharply rebuked the DOJ lawsuit, calling it a sad, desperate attempt by Trump to suppress California voters.
“suppress California voters just three weeks before Election Day”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Newsom said the DOJ lawsuit was an attempt to suppress California voters just three weeks before Election Day.
“Courts have made clear the federal government has no role in running state elections,”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Newsom said in a statement that courts have made clear the federal government has no role in running state elections.
“We’re making sure independent filmmakers and the next generation of storytellers and creators have a real shot to build, hire and produce right here in California,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-09
Newsom said the state aims to support independent filmmakers and new storytellers in producing in California.
“We’re not just protecting that legacy; we’re investing in its future by expanding our film and television tax credit, launching a new post-production credit and standing up for performers in the age of AI.”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-09
Newsom issued a statement touting the state's investments in the entertainment industry's future.
“California is the home of entertainment, full stop,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-09
Newsom highlighted California's efforts to bolster its entertainment industry, including new tax credits and AI protections for performers.
“More productions, more good jobs, more California stories told by California workers.”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-09
Newsom described the goal of expanding productions, jobs, and California stories through state incentives.
“didn’t think the November election mattered”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Newsom said Trump's remarks should convince those who doubted the importance of the November election to vote in the upcoming midterms.
“This is not only madness. This is dangerous,”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Newsom said this in a video posted on social media platform X reacting to Trump's Nebraska rally remarks.
“The president of the United States – the same one who sent in the National Guard into Los Angeles, sent 700 active duty Marines to the second-largest city in the United States of America – just invited Iran to take out Los Angeles and San Diego,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-07
Newsom cited Trump's prior deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles while condemning his rally remarks about Iran targeting California cities.
“This is a long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors. Today, California kids are safer than ever before,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-02
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly bill 1267, which prohibits minors from being issued a marriage license or establishing a domestic partnership with no exceptions.
“Thank you to the first responders working tirelessly tonight.”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
California Governor Gavin Newsom thanked first responders working at the scene of the Chatsworth crashes.
“Our hearts are with the victims and families of tonight's devastating Metro bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, and with the entire NBC4 family,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-16
Newsom expressed sympathy for the victims and families of the Metro bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth and for the NBC4 family.
“Our hearts are with the victims and families of tonight’s devastating Metro bus and helicopter crashes in Chatsworth, and with the entire NBC4 family,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16
Newsom offered condolences in a statement on X thanking first responders after the Chatsworth crashes.
“nostalgia is not working,”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
The article reports that California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that nostalgia is not working.
“capitalism as we know it doesn’t work either.”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
The article reports that California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that capitalism as we know it doesn't work either.
“does not run elections. States do.”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Newsom said in a post on X that California would continue challenging the administration's actions.
“using this crisis of his own making to attempt what he’s wanted to do for years: open California’s coast for his oil industry friends so they can poison our beaches”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Newsom accused Trump of using a self-created crisis to open California's coast to oil companies.
“all options on the table”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17
Gavin Newsom vowed to fight the Trump administration's revocation of federal funding for the bullet train.
“Trump wants to hand China the future and abandon the Central Valley. We won’t let him,”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17
Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump's decision to pull federal rail funding from California.
“While the Trump administration continues its attacks on LGBTQ kids, California has a message to the community: we see you and we’re here for you,”
Gavin Newsom · said 2025-07-16 · reported 2025-07-17
Gov. Gavin Newsom stated California's commitment to supporting LGBTQ youth in response to the federal cuts.
“We’re proud to work with the Trevor Project to ensure that every person in our state can get the support they need to live a happy, healthy life.”
Gavin Newsom · said 2025-07-16 · reported 2025-07-17
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California's partnership with the Trevor Project to train state 988 counselors.
“Two can play this game.”
Gavin Newsom · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Gavin Newsom responded on social media to Texas redistricting efforts.
“California stands with the law and the Constitution — and I call on the Trump Administration to do the same.”
Gavin Newsom · said 2025-07-11 · reported 2025-07-12
California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the federal court ruling limiting immigration arrests.