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New Book Accuses Newsom of China Ties, Security Risks

8/2/2025

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A provocative new book, "Fool's Gold," takes aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom, exposing his connections to the ChinaSF nonprofit. It alleges that this organization enabled corrupt Chinese corporations to infiltrate the U.S. market, highlighting troubling relationships with CCP-aligned businesses and raising urgent questions about California's national security and economic integrity.

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Story summary

A provocative new book, "Fool's Gold," takes aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom, exposing his connections to the ChinaSF nonprofit. It alleges that this organization enabled corrupt Chinese corporations to infiltrate the U.S. market, highlighting troubling relationships with CCP-aligned businesses and raising urgent questions about California's national security and economic integrity.