PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Gavin Newsom: “The most regressive taxes in the United States of America…”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

Watch on YouTube

FULL INTERVIEW: Gov. Newsom Launches Fierce Attack on Trump, Talks U.S. Democracy, Future, AI | AC1N

Published | Video Starts at 11:59

The innovation index, not even interesting compared other states. And there's some of the highest tax states. And I really want to make this point. The most regressive taxes in the United States of America are [in] red states. They tax poor people more than they do the very rich. Think about that. Who's the high tax state? Florida or California? Texas or California? We have the highest tax rate. (11:59)

CLAIM

Asserts that red states have the most regressive tax systems in the U.S.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Gavin Newsom

Discover more from

Gavin Newsom

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.