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Gavin Newsom issues awkward statement on WHCD shooting — hours after trolling event

"GOOD LUCK TO “LITTLE D” TONIGHT," Newsom's office had said before the event.

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Gavin Newsom issues awkward statement on WHCD shooting — hours after trolling event"GOOD LUCK TO “LITTLE D” TONIGHT," Newsom's office had said before the event.
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