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A Warning to America

On Wednesday, we voted in the Judiciary Committee to hold Hunter Biden in criminal contempt. That is a routine step for any witness who defies a Congressional subpoena. Yet in a wild scene, Hunter decided to show up and crash one of the hearings – before abruptly fleeing.

In their own cartoonish way, Hunter’s antics encapsulate the growing lawlessness of this Administration. For instance, Biden has baldly “re-nominated” his “Acting” Secretary of Labor Julie Su, who was rejected by the Senate last year yet has clung to power nonetheless.

Worse, with Congress having rejected his attempt to nationalize Newsom’s vile AB 5 law, Biden is simply imposing the policy on America by Executive Decree. This week, he announced an “Independent Contractor” rule that takes a sledgehammer to the American workforce.

On the House Floor, I read a list of all 600 professions that have been decimated by Newsom’s law in California. I also outlined every possible tool I am using to block Biden’s decree, including fast-track legislation to nullify it and language in the Appropriations bill to de-fund it.

Meanwhile, in a deposition on Capitol Hill, Anthony Fauci said “I don’t recall” over 100 times and admitted the “6 feet apart” COVID rule was not based on data but “just sort of appeared.” Turns out “following the science” meant making things up.

And Newsom rolled out his budget, falsely claiming the $68 billion deficit is “only” $38 billion (the nonpartisan LAO says otherwise). Particularly revealing: Newsom is cutting support for foster kids as he insists on providing free healthcare to everyone in California illegally.

It has never been so clear. Newsom’s California is the furthest thing from a “model for the nation.” It is a warning to the nation.

Kevin Kiley
California Congressman

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An Awkward Dance

In-N-Out is closing its Oakland location because of out-of-control crime. “Our customers and Associates are regularly victimized by car break-ins, property damage, theft and armed robberies,” the company said. This is Newsom’s “model for the nation.”

Newsom is now on his way to South Carolina to tout this “model” as he campaigns for Biden in the Democrat Primary. It’s the latest move in an awkward dance between the two of them.

On one hand, Biden is suspicious of Newsom’s not-so-subtle desire to push him and Kamala aside. He also knows Newsom is politically toxic, with an all-time low approval rating. Yet at the same time, Biden continues to adopt Newsom’s worst policies and promote his worst people.

That’s why I was back at the State Capitol yesterday. Republican Leader Gallagher and I announced a joint effort to stop Biden’s attempt to nationalize Newsom’s vile AB 5 law while also reversing the state law itself. You can see our speeches here.

We pointed out Newsom is running our economy into the ground: California’s unemployment rate just climbed to 5.1 percent, second worst in the nation; the state has a $68 billion deficit and defaulted on a $20 billion federal loan; GDP growth and wage growth are stagnant.

And when it comes to the cause of In-N-Out’s first-ever closure – total lawlessness – Newsom is standing by the disastrous Prop. 47. In 2022, my bill to repeal the infamous initiative was voted down in a truly incredible hearing of the Public Safety Committee.

The good news is there is a statewide initiative rapidly gathering signatures to reverse Prop. 47 this year. The stakes in 2024 for our state and country could not be higher. And our movement of California citizens, parents, and patriots has never been stronger.

Kevin Kiley
California Congressman