Rep. Hawley: “Newsom Sounds Like a Civil War Governor”

In a sharp rebuke delivered during an interview with Pulse Insider, Senator Josh Hawley compared California Governor Gavin Newsom’s rhetoric to that of a Civil War-era governor. The Missouri Republican criticized what he described as escalating political tensions, framing Newsom’s recent remarks as inflammatory and divisive.

The comment came amid intensifying debates over immigration policy, the deployment of National Guard troops, and California’s handling of civil unrest, particularly in Los Angeles. Hawley’s remarks are part of a growing national conversation about federal versus state power, law enforcement, and constitutional responsibility.

As Pulse Insider continues its Capitol Hill coverage, this moment adds fuel to the ongoing firestorm between conservative lawmakers and liberal governors over national identity, authority, and public order. This isn’t just political posturing—it’s a preview of the battlegrounds shaping America’s next elections.