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Newsom Calls Trump ‘Sore Loser’ After CA Rigging Allegations

6/8/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom called President Donald Trump a “sore loser” after alleging fraud in California’s mail-in count.
President Donald Trump claimed election was rigged, walked off a Meet the Press interview as Kristen Welker demanded proof, while officials said count is on schedule.
After Decision Desk projected candidate Nithya Raman would beat candidate Spencer Pratt, President Donald Trump posted that the election was rigged and the Justice Department was investigating.

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Governor Gavin Newsom called President Donald Trump a “sore loser” after alleging fraud in California’s mail-in count.
President Donald Trump claimed election was rigged, walked off a Meet the Press interview as Kristen Welker demanded proof, while officials said count is on schedule.
After Decision Desk projected candidate Nithya Raman would beat candidate Spencer Pratt, President Donald Trump posted that the election was rigged and the Justice Department was investigating.