Newsom’s State of the State Address Mixes in National Politics

Published on June 25, 2024

After months of anticipation and repeated requests from the media about when a State of the State address would take place, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his remarks June 25 via a pre-recorded video. Slightly less than 30 minutes in length, the video touched on several topics impacting the Golden State, while also focusing on national politics. “This year, we face another extraordinary moment in history for California, for the country, and the world,” Mr. Newsom said. “We are presented with a choice between a society that embraces our values and a world darkened by division and discrimination.” The governor used his platform to question decisions made in Congress regarding the U.S. border and criticized the Supreme Court for its decisions on abortion and gun rights....

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