California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office prompted rebuke and a referral to the Secret Service for a threat assessment after posting on X that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was “going to have a bad day,” a message that drew swift condemnation from Trump administration officials, conservative leaders, and commentators in the wake of the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
On Saturday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) press office posted on X, “Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America.”
Bill Essayli, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, declared : “We have zero tolerance for direct or implicit threats against government officials. I’ve referred this matter to @SecretService and requested a full thr