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Newsom Faces Backlash for 'Fascist' Comment on Miller

9/29/2025

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) labeled White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller a 'fascist' in a post.
The post included the term 'SS,' referencing Nazi Schutzstaffel, drawing antisemitism criticism amid a controversy linked to a recent assassination.
Critics, including Andrew Kolvet, condemned Newsom for inciting violence and urged him to stop.
Newsom defended his comments throughout the day.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) labeled White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller a 'fascist' in a post.
The post included the term 'SS,' referencing Nazi Schutzstaffel, drawing antisemitism criticism amid a controversy linked to a recent assassination.
Critics, including Andrew Kolvet, condemned Newsom for inciting violence and urged him to stop.
Newsom defended his comments throughout the day.