CA Gov. Newsom: Federal Government Has 'Moral' And 'Ethical' Obligation to Financially Support States

@GavinNewsom says his state’s budget deficit is directly related to the coronavirus pandemic and federal funding should not be looked at as charity, “when it’s fundamental purpose of government is to protect people’s safety and to protect their well-being.” #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/9XpDngudxVSunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said federal lawmakers have a “moral” and “ethical” obligation to provide emergency relief to states amid the coronavirus pandemic.Partial transcript as follows:TAPPER: So, the position of the White House seems to be that any money for states would be premature. We have an obligation, a moral, an ethical obligation to American citizens all across this country to help support cities, states and counties.Follow Pam Key On Twitter @pamkeyNENClipsHealthPoliticscoronavirusDonald TrumpGavin Newsom.Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting.Copyright © 2020 Breitbart