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Gavin Newsom: “To defy a federal judge's order to be in contempt...there…”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

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Interview with Governor Gavin Newsom on California's Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Tariffs

Published | Video Starts at 12:02

First of all, let's get back to the issue. Is this a disgrace? This is foundational the rule of law. This is the cornerstone of what makes America America. To defy a federal judge's order to be in contempt...there seems to be a basis of the federal judge today saying there's predominance of evidence to suggest he is in criminal contempt. the administration of a court order. I mean, again, that's, you're on deep your miles on the other side of the red line in terms of what this country is foundationally stood upon. (12:02–12:14)

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Asserts that there is evidence suggesting criminal contempt for defying a federal judge's order.

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