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Newsom Warns of 'Putin Election' Threat for 2028

10/31/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that U.S. President Donald Trump aims for a "Putin election" in 2028, saying Americans will lose country.
In an ABC News interview, Newsom expressed fear about election integrity and said there will not be a fair election.
Newsom proposed the Election Rigging Response Act to counter Republican gerrymandering.
A recent poll shows Newsom second for the Democratic nomination at 15%, behind Pete Buttigieg at 19%.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that U.S. President Donald Trump aims for a "Putin election" in 2028, saying Americans will lose country.
In an ABC News interview, Newsom expressed fear about election integrity and said there will not be a fair election.
Newsom proposed the Election Rigging Response Act to counter Republican gerrymandering.
A recent poll shows Newsom second for the Democratic nomination at 15%, behind Pete Buttigieg at 19%.