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Newsom Slams Noem Over $71M Fraud Allegations

2/4/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for fraud cases during her tenure, citing a $71 million organics fraud case and indictments of former state employees.
Newsom's office shared posts on X to spotlight these scandals.
He argued the issues drew insufficient attention and reflected significant fraud in Noem's state.
Separately, Newsom's administration said it prevented over $125 million in California fraud.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for fraud cases during her tenure, citing a $71 million organics fraud case and indictments of former state employees.
Newsom's office shared posts on X to spotlight these scandals.
He argued the issues drew insufficient attention and reflected significant fraud in Noem's state.
Separately, Newsom's administration said it prevented over $125 million in California fraud.