'Classic Authoritarian Move': Kevin Kiley Blasts Gavin Newsom For Law To 'Outlaw Political Parodies'

During remarks on the House floor, Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) tore into Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) over a newly enacted law regulating political deepfakes.
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[@lowlightevangelist9431]

Newsom is the biggest joke in California, but no one is laughing.

[@melaniecotterell8263]

hopefully there will be massive public backlash and Navin Gruesom will be laughed out of Sacramento. Everyone in California should make a Kamala parody video & post it here. He is ridiculous. How can you tell a Kamala parody from an actual performance anyway? She has done nothing but talk in circles and does not provide any real information.

[@BobBird-x8c]

It's funny that video is true

[@lav25og83]

Psychopaths don't understand humor, and that pisses them off because that can't be faked. Pisses them off even more than being told "No".

[@garybarton3411]

George Carlin would be in prison.

[@secretstacker5097]

If Newsom reposted the meme after the law was passed, did he not then just become the first person to break that law?

[@ToddC13]

Shouldn't those political adds full of lies and deception also be removed or reprimanded. Including all newsomes adds.

[@secretstacker5097]

@@ToddC13 No. There are some fundamental truths. But stating a belief that others don't agree with, doesn't make it a lie. It can still be wrong or immoral or even inaccurate. It's up to the individual to do their own research and find trusted sources. Whether or not someone's feelings get hurt is irrelevant.

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

LLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. He should arrest hlmself.

[@peteperez1783]

I don't understand why congress can't have him removed he is not above the law we have the right of free dom of speech he can not make that a law an will Americans will not be silent he needs to be removed

[@lettsgav001]

California Congress would have to do it! The People already tried to remove Newsom, BUT then their were dominion Machines counting the votes.. (Manipulating the vote counts) Until we get rid of the Machines, their can be no True/fair vote in California. the People have to Wake the hell up in California. See the Viper through the Tree!

[@DavidH-u4y]

People in California need to remove him, special election.

[@cletusndifor8070]

It’s the place for Californian parents to protest against the nonsensical laws but they never did

[@BobBird-x8c]

He can't handle the truth

[@jacquelinekraynek6300]

Sue governor Newsom or the state of California

[@ginamarie375]

The satire videos of Kamala and Newsome are funny precisely because they show how ludicrous their performance has been!

[@ToddC13]

There's more truth in those parody videos than any political add I've seen produced by the dems.

[@boeingmd12]

does it mean the Saturday Night Live and such are now banned in CA?

[@larrybarela8676]

The governor is not the voice of the people, only the voice of his party!

[@randeldaniel5437]

His whole career is a Joke. He should be arrested … Hahaha

[@lancemiles9462]

You will NEVER SILENCE NOT ONE SINGLE AMERICAN

[@chrisharcourt8469]

Kevin Kiley for governor!!

[@user-ts3lv1kb3c]

Why didn't he do a bill that says these political parodies must have a disclaimer on them? It would accomplish what he wants without being so heavy handed.

[@eneveasi]

Because his goal is to take down speech he doesn’t like.

[@brodymcmoran2487]

Cause than it becomes an intellectual ownership issue

[@lisashields2513]

This is one of the definitions of too much government! What a crybaby.

[@melsanfran911]

This means no more Saturday night life?

[@derekhaderman6026]

Thank God for Kevin Kiley!!!

[@KeepItReal33]

The law will probably not make it past the 9th circuit, which says a LOT! 😂😂😂

[@Ruffrydertitan]

Elitist, narcissist and perhaps emperor has no clothes to describe our CA governer. Sadly will get a cabinet position if Kamala wins. So the music continues.

[@juliejones8785]

If Newsome signed the law and then posted the video, wasn't he then violating the law?

[@NorthGeorgiaMountains]

Yes I do believe that Kamala said that, BUT it’s still free speech. How many comedians throughout history have mimicked the voice of famous people?

[@B-BNG]

Clownewsome

[@Shiveringnudus]

Kiley not trying to laugh has got me laughing

[@BLACKWING-dw1oz]

FFFFFKKK NEWSOME YOU CAN SHOVE IT

[@ShinningALight]

So my question is… when an actor impersonates a celebrity or public figure with voice and make up then is that also illegal in California? Because AI is simply an automated version of this type of comedy.

[@NorthGeorgiaMountains]

Saturday Night Live will all be in jail 😂😂😂

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

He ls the reason l moved out of CA.

[@ShirleyPettit-r5q]

Sonic got his feelings hurt, I guess he doesn't know Nancy is related to him. No self awareness.

[@gathrightcrystal]

Love you Cali but do better picking leaders 😎🍟

[@a.scotth.9955]

Newsom wants to out do Trudeau! I'm fairly sure he thinks he's prettier than Trudeau!😂😂😂😂

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Newsom needs to give his winery land back to the Indians.

[@J_A_M_]

Who said dems never keep their promises lol

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

AI videos only need a disclaimer at the bottom, not to be banned.

[@Madlad000]

Recall his ass again. Elder should be in charge

[@IRaoulDuke]

"But it's for safety"

[@vel230]

Thank goodness for Trump's supreme court.

[@tonyestrada2208]

Russia banned You Tube just recently

[@gathrightcrystal]

😎🍟

[@lancemiles9462]

😂😅😂😂😅

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

3:06 Who determines the definition of "reasonable"? 🧐

[@gathrightcrystal]

As of now. It's Gavin 😎🍟

[@BobBird-x8c]

The people 😊