Newsom Walks Back ICE 'Terrorism' Post After Podcast
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Sacramento, Governor Gavin Newsom hosted Ben Shapiro on his podcast Thursday, addressing criticism after his press office labeled an ICE-related fatal shooting STATE. SPONSORED. TERRORISM. Newsom told Shapiro he agrees ICE officers are not terrorists and said he does not support abolishing ICE while reaffirming California’s sanctuary policies and supporting immigration reform. The podcast recorded Jan. 15 also included questioning on transgender issues; clips were shared by both participants. The exchange follows national protests after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent earlier this month. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good at an anti-ICE demonstration (early January).
- 2. Newsom’s press office posted 'STATE. SPONSORED. TERRORISM.' following the shooting.
- 3. National protests and debate over ICE and official rhetoric erupted in response.
- 4. Gov. Newsom recorded and released a Jan. 15 podcast episode with Ben Shapiro.
- 5. On the podcast Newsom said ICE officers are not terrorists and opposed abolishing ICE.
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