Numerous conservatives on social media lashed out at California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday after he announced new legislation to safeguard the upcoming midterm elections.

In remarks posted to social media, Newsom issued a stark warning for anyone considering helping President Donald Trump interfere in the state’s elections.

“If you violate California’s laws, if you interfere with our voters, tamper with our ballots or meddle in our election, you will be prosecuted,” Newsom said. “It doesn’t matter who gave the order.”

>>@CAGovernor Gavin Newsom: We are moving forward with new legislation that would make it a felony to seize ballots before the vote has been certified by state and county officials…we will be the wall he cannot get passed. pic.twitter.com/0YZKzL0pFl

Newsom said the legislation would make it a felony to seize ballots before the election had been certified by state and local officials.

“We will be the wall he (Trump) cannot get past,” Newsom said. “Because we believe once an election is decided, the winner governs for everyone.”

The White House did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment on Newsom’s announcement.

Earlier this year, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized more than half a million ballots from the state’s special redistricting election. Bianco claimed he launched the investigation following a complaint from a local citizen group. At the time, Bianco was running for governor as a Republican.

The California Supreme Court later ordered Bianco to halt his election probe.

Many conservative critics said the proposed legislation was a way to stop Republicans from getting elected in California. Others simply regurgitated Trump’s baseless claims of rampant election fraud in the state. And some critics said the legislation indicated California Democrats weren’t confident about their chances of winning in November:

The California Democrat party is sweating, and it is glorious to watch. https://t.co/hVjzwFwpYi

Funny shit. He's nervous & scared shitless @GovPressOffice bye interns! https://t.co/7YwMXLfb1A

The legislation protects election fraud committed by the Newscam Regime @WHFraudTF @DOJFraudDiv The criminal syndicate is attempting to protect itself from crimes they are committing @VP How many laws will Newscum be allowed to breakIs The Newsom  mafia above the laws? @POTUS https://t.co/pUa8lTAQGt

"And we'll do all of this democracy stuff while making it impossible for Californians to elect Republicans to Congress." https://t.co/WvcOAbdSJo

Cheater McGavin promises to personally guard all ballots and never let anyone else see them.  If you’re curious, who won any election, he will let you know at some later date. https://t.co/rfzBji56sw

Can’t get elected in a fair election??  We all know which states are dirty!! https://t.co/RXe1FbNPLV

This stupid fuck just made a public announcement that he is rigging elections.#voting https://t.co/4BVPrN7p2l

Well ya, they don't wanna get caught with 25 million illegal and duplicate ballots. This will NEVEr stand up in Court.@CAgovernor https://t.co/iZxEGd865o

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