California Governor Gavin Newsom made a controversial statement targeting Texas Republicans amid a redistricting dispute, saying, "We’re gonna punch these sons of bitches in the mouth." Newsom accused Texas GOP lawmakers of "destroying, vandalizing this democracy" by passing a new congressional map that he described as "radical rigging." The remarks have drawn widespread attention and criticism, with some commentators interpreting them as incitement to violence. Newsom's comments came during ongoing tensions over redistricting efforts, highlighting the deep partisan divide between California Democrats and Texas Republicans. The governor's rhetoric has sparked debate about political discourse and the use of aggressive language in the current polarized environment.
Gavin Newsom is 100% right. Big, blue cities in red states, that have been ruled by Democrats for decades, have shockingly-high crime rates.
Why does @GavinNewsom dislike low-income Black people so much and the Democrat mayors who run the large cities in which they live? https://t.co/hRWgb45os2
Gavin Newsom is meming a very important conversation into existence. Thank you Governor! https://t.co/y3aUnk0MyO