Gavin Newsom makes ballot tampering a felony in fiery warning to Donald Trump

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30 Oct 2026 • 8:10 PM MYT
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Gavin Newsom makes ballot tampering a felony in fiery warning to Donald Trump

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom warned President Donald Trump not to interfere in the state's upcoming midterm elections.
  • Newsom announced the deployment of election lawyers to key battleground districts and highlighted a new state law making illegal ballot seizure a felony.
  • Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Newsom revealed plans to send over 1,000 poll workers to observe Department of Justice monitors deployed by the Trump administration.
  • Trump previously claimed he would accept the midterm election results only if they are honest, continuing to express skepticism about mail-in voting.
  • Despite federal actions, Newsom expressed confidence in Democratic prospects, predicting record voter turnout and a blue tsunami across the country.

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