Overview

• Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said he referred the governor’s press office post to the Secret Service and requested a full threat assessment.
• The Secret Service confirmed receiving the Justice Department communication and said it investigates situations that could pose or be perceived as posing a threat to protectees.
• DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the message as reading like a threat and publicly rebuked Newsom’s office on X.
• Hours after the post, Newsom signed SB 627 and SB 805, which ban most law enforcement face coverings during operations and require officers, including federal agents in California, to display identification.
• Newsom’s office said the post referred to the signing of those bills, while Trump allies including White House communications chief Steven Cheung denounced the message during a period of heightened concern over political violence.