California Governor Gavin Newsom Assaulted At Pizza Joint

California Governor Gavin Newsom Assaulted At Pizza Joint

Oakland, California

During California Governor Gavin Newsom's visit to downtown Oakland, a guy was arrested for attacking him.

When Newsom visited a barbershop and pizza joint in Old Oakland to promote small businesses, someone aggressively pursued him.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Assaulted At Pizza Joint

An official from the California Highway Patrol, which provides security for the governor, made a brief statement.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Assaulted At Pizza Joint

Police arrested the 54-year-old man after they removed Newsom from the situation, police said.

Newsom looked uninjured in the incident and made a joke with reporters about how people say hello differently.

Assault on a public official was the charge against him in Alameda County jail.

The suspect's sister said he was a homeless man with mental issues. According to her, the allegation was in line with his past behavior.

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