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Gavin Newsom: “Two thirds African Americans don't even have passports.”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

Civil Rights, Voter ID and How Democrats Win Back Voters With Congressman Jim Clyburn

Published February 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 45:28

And that is when it comes to registration, you got to find your birth certificate if you know where yours is. I have no clue where mine is. Or you have to passport. And Two thirds African Americans don't even have passports. Password. I was blocking on just that. But not only that. How many people go out, get married. Yes. And then square their married name with their birth certificate. (45:28–45:32)

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