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Newsom Slams Fox News, Calls Out Trump's Hypocrisy

8/29/2025

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Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Fox News hosts, including Sean Hannity, for their support of Trump, labeling it hypocritical.
He condemned Trump's actions during a Politico Live Q&A, comparing them to extortion and nationalization.
Newsom highlighted the significance of public institutions, like the UC system, for the U.S. economy and warned against threats to research institutions.

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Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Fox News hosts, including Sean Hannity, for their support of Trump, labeling it hypocritical.
He condemned Trump's actions during a Politico Live Q&A, comparing them to extortion and nationalization.
Newsom highlighted the significance of public institutions, like the UC system, for the U.S. economy and warned against threats to research institutions.