Gavin Newsom tweet

Spare me, Marsha. Tennessee’s violent crime rate is one of the highest in the nation. Californians make more $, live longer, and are overall happier — while you promote policies that have resulted in lawlessness and higher depression rates.

Time to turn Tennessee blue. https://t.co/aKyi2F51ow

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 16, 2026