California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has, at times, appeared to be trying to moderate towards the political center, but his recent comments on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids betray his moderation.

When Newsom ran for governor in 2018 and for re-election in 2022, his platform included progressive causes like universal healthcare, climate change policy, criminal justice reform, and expansion of social welfare programs.

While presumably well-meaning, Newsom’s tenure as governor has exacerbated many of the state’s challenges like prolific homelessness and rising crime. As of 2023, California is home to over 180,000 homeless people,

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