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Newsom Appoints Beckwith, Criticizes Trump’s Immigration Policies

10/29/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Michele Beckwith as deputy legal affairs secretary after her firing by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Beckwith clashed with Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino over immigration enforcement and stressed upholding democracy.
Newsom's office criticized the Trump administration, saying, "Democracy is on the brink".
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted safety concerns about California's commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and linked crashes to illegal immigrants obtaining them.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Michele Beckwith as deputy legal affairs secretary after her firing by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Beckwith clashed with Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino over immigration enforcement and stressed upholding democracy.
Newsom's office criticized the Trump administration, saying, "Democracy is on the brink".
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted safety concerns about California's commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and linked crashes to illegal immigrants obtaining them.