- Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has expressed criticism towards the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to send federal election monitors to the state.
- His statement on the DOJ’s action has resulted in a backlash, particularly from a Trump administration official who dismissed Newsom’s concerns with a “Relax, buddy” remark.
- The criticism from the Trump official suggests a perception that Newsom is overreacting to a routine practice.
- Officials underline that the DOJ’s plan to deploy election monitors is a standard procedure, implying it is not an unusual or partisan move specific to California.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions and differing political perspectives regarding federal involvement in state elections.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsoms-fiery-claim-doj-has-no-business-monitoring-ca-election-blasted-by-trump-official-calm-down-bro)
