Gavin Newsom: “I think it's been weaponized by, by some groups.”

“So I deeply appreciate how resonant this issue and passionate this issue is at the same time. You know, it's, I, I humbly submit, Doctor, that I think it's been weaponized by, by some groups. I'm not suggesting by any stretch you have, I think I've listened to you on this topic. And I think you've tried to be very thoughtful on it.” (11:49–11:54)

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