WATCH: California Lawmaker Delivers Brutal Fact Check Following The Newsom And DeSantis Debate

During remarks on the House floor, Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered a fact check of Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) claims from Thursday night's debate with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

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[suzannholweger]

Thank you for coming forward and speaking the truth!! We the people need more like you!!

[raverdude]

Excellent presentation. That's what we need to hear more of in Congress on a national level.

[MrAirtaz]

Legit. I respect this guy for calling Newsom out on all those lies from last night.

[gwil]

It's about time someone speaks the truth. Thank you!

[carolynorr]

I live in California. Thank you so much for setting the record straight! So sick of politicians who find it so easy to lie.

[chibui]

Nothing else, but the truth itself. Huge Respect to the speaker, from a Californian. 🙏

[echobear]

What a treat listening to this man and hearing words with facts and truth. Thank you for speaking truth.

[jpsb]

I live in Los Angeles and specifically in Santa Monica. I’m a county firefighter here Marina del Rey. In the past 5-6 years, I can’t believe the downward spiral my beautiful state has had to endure because the Ill informed voter has continued to put men and women in positions that penalize the hard working, law abiding citizen, and helps the criminal element that is closing stores, locking up simple products like tooth paste, and laundry detergent. What world are we living in when the community allows someone to enter a store, steal 1000 dollars worth of products and is not arrested or held accountable for the choices they are making. The homeless are treated like royalty and us, the hard working providers to our communities are given the bill. We all ask each other how. How does this continue to be okay. Who are the people who think that the criminals and the takers of society should be given a pass? I’ll tell you who because I see them every day. I go into the homes of little old ladies who are shut ins. Their 65 year old son lives with them and hardly leaves the house. They have cnn on loop during the day and believe everything that the magic box is telling them. Those are the people who vote for Gavin newsome. Because he pays them to stay home and not have to work. He allows them to live rent free and take from others. They keep the border open hoping to add to their voter base. We are losing our country and if we don’t as a nation stop what is turning into a train wreck, we will lose our way of life as we know it. Our civilization is on the brink of collapse. I can’t move. All my family lives in SoCal. Where am I going to go. I’m stuck here. I will just continue to vote. Vote for those who honor the hard working American instead of stealing from them

[adamwatkins]

As a military combat veteran that lived in California nearly 15 years throughout my career, WELL STATED SIR!

[jamescobb]

Thank you Rep. Kevin Kiley for standing up and being honest with the American people.

[sbee]

I am a solid conservative who is, for now, stuck in this sh*thole of a state. Along with other like-minded CA residents, I voted for one of the Republican candidates in the election to recall Newsom. I voted for Kevin Kiley btw. Unfortunately, with there having been several Republican candidates on that ballot, and us conservatives being outnumbered in this state, Newsom was able to remain in office. And he continues to make things even worse here. I've lived in CA for 45 years and the past several years literally feel like a big flush down the toilet. It is unbelievably bad. Especially if you're middle class, hold down a job, pay your taxes, and are a law-abiding citizen. If that criteria applies to you, then CA "rewards" you and your family by giving you a crappy quality of life.

[nestormaceda]

As a souther Californian. I approved this message. Thank you for giving some hope back with the government.

[smr]

WOW! That was the most “honest and truth speaking” speech I have ever heard a politician give. WOW!

[josephcarbone]

This man is speaking the truth! I was born and raised in California, and i moved for all of the same issues he spoke on.

[amitobeu]

Thanks for setting the record straight! We need more truth tellers in congress!

[kathyyang]

Kevin Kiley 👍👍👍 Our country needs more good politicians like you!

[billyshields]

Anybody with a fifth grade education already knew this, but it is really a breath of fresh air to hear it from a California congressional representative set the record straight. Thank you Sir.

[nslsa]

The entire country needs to watch this.

[johnharris]

I once worked for a school where the Principal told the district we did not have one expulsion or suspension. That did not mean we did not have serious behavior issues, she just refused to deal with them. Same with Newsome, if you don't arrest anyone for crime, there is no crime.

[lagunagirlbythesea]

Thank you …thank you for setting the record straight. It’s about time . California resident here.👋🏼