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National Security

Gavin Newsom said Donald Trump's comments about Los Angeles and San Diego were 'dangerous, if not treasonous'

Verdict: True
According to reporting by The Guardian, Gavin Newsom described Donald Trump's comments regarding Los Angeles and San Diego as 'dangerous, if not treasonous.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 8, 2026
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Adam Telle, the current Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will become Acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately.

Verdict: True
Trump announced via Truth Social that Adam Telle, the Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, would become Acting Secretary of the Army effective immediately, following Dan Driscoll's resignation.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
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