Gavin Newsom: “The president, United States, said he's entitled to five…”

“Until I picked up the morning newspaper and woke up and said that Donald Trump had called Greg Abbott saying he's, quote, unquote, entitled to five seats. Think about that. The president, United States, said he's entitled to five seats. And of course, Craig Abbott said, yes, sir. Yes, sir. And. And here it was, President United States, trying to rig yet again the 2026 election before one vote was even cast.” (40:24–40:28)

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