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Newsom goes quiet on letting undocumented students work
Newsom typically confronts Trump publicly but has declined to comment on a policy allowing undocumented college students to work.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Wake Up, AmericaPublished
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- First reported by Politico: “Newsom typically relishes battling Trump. On letting undocumented college students work, not so much.”
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:46 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Trump.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPolitico says California's Gavin Newsom normally relishes a scrap with President Trump, but on letting undocumented college students work, he is suddenly shy.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the man who fights everything found one thing he'd rather not fight about.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd that is the story! A heavyweight is in the ring, the bell rings, and he is checking his phone for a snack!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhere's the fight?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the beauty of it, Hank!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe dodge IS the fight, and he is footwork-ing past a question about student jobs like it's a hot dog stand at a ballgame.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA politician avoiding a question. Stop the presses, and also the coffee.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet's go to the replay! Nothing, nothing, and then a very confident nothing from the left side!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the first time I've seen a silence get a highlight reel.
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