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Newsom Compares Stephen Miller to Voldemort in Quip

7/18/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom took a jab at White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, suggesting he would be perfect as Voldemort in the new Harry Potter reboot. This remark continues Newsom's trend of likening Trump administration officials to notorious movie villains, having previously compared Trump to Emperor Palpatine, showcasing his strong disapproval of their policies.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom took a jab at White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, suggesting he would be perfect as Voldemort in the new Harry Potter reboot. This remark continues Newsom's trend of likening Trump administration officials to notorious movie villains, having previously compared Trump to Emperor Palpatine, showcasing his strong disapproval of their policies.