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Van Orden Urges Charges Against Newsom for 'Fascist' Label

9/29/2025

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden calls for criminal charges against Gov. Gavin Newsom for labeling Stephen Miller a "fascist."
Newsom's social-media comment prompted MAGA supporters to claim he endangered Miller's life.
Van Orden says Newsom's remark amounts to "domestic terrorism," citing 18 U.S.C. § 2331.
Miller serves as White House deputy chief of staff under Trump.

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden calls for criminal charges against Gov. Gavin Newsom for labeling Stephen Miller a "fascist."
Newsom's social-media comment prompted MAGA supporters to claim he endangered Miller's life.
Van Orden says Newsom's remark amounts to "domestic terrorism," citing 18 U.S.C. § 2331.
Miller serves as White House deputy chief of staff under Trump.