Gavin Newsom: “The federal government doesn't give a damn about this. They…”

“It's a gift. Easier than sitting watching your newscast and want to yell and scream at everybody. But that accountability also needs to be shared across the spectrum. The federal government doesn't give a damn about this. They demagogue it. They've walked away. They tried to completely whack all the mental health dollars until there was an outcry. It's not my assertion, it's just a simple fact.” (32:55–33:00)

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