California Governor Gavin Newsom was interrupted repeatedly during a news conference on Wednesday with shouts of “Recall Newsom!” clearly audible in the background.
The governor was making an appearance in Fresno at the city’s fairgrounds to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and to discuss a new vaccine distribution site in the Central Valley.
While discussing the vaccine launch, intruders outside the fair grounds could be heard shouting “Recall Newsom! Recall Newsom!”
A visibly angry Newsom did not recognize the chant, while continuing to answer a reporter’s question about a vaccination site that will be created at Reedley College.
The Democratic governor is facing a growing threat of recall that, as of Wednesday, is approaching the 1.5 million signatures needed to qualify for a statewide vote. Campaign organizers have until March 10 to collect the required number of signatures.
Both Republicans and Democrats attributed the impetus to the recall to the governor’s draconian response to the pandemic that closed schools and many small businesses across the state.
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In the past few weeks, the governor has eased some restrictions, such as the ban on outdoor dining – a move that some of his critics say is an attempt to crack down on the recall campaign.
Asked on Wednesday how he would respond to these claims, as well as protests and protests, Newsom said he is committed to helping small business owners, pointing to the emergency relief efforts approved in November.
“I am focused every day on starting businesses, reopening our schools, increasing the rate of vaccinations … We are committed and determined to do this in all parts of this state. I don’t care if you are a Democrat or a Republican. I worry that you are healthy and safe. And you can live out loud without fear of a pandemic and without fear of having to go back in fits and starts. state, “said Newsom, while the screams could be heard in the background.
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Fox News made several attempts to contact the Newsom campaign team to comment on the recall campaign, but received no response.