Social media rumors that the California governor wanted to secede his state from the Union went viral this week.

Gavin Newsom on Veterans Day pardoned five former members of the military and is seeking one posthumous clemency grant for another for convictions that include robbery, drug dealing and grand theft. Newsom's office said "a pardon grant recognizes the grantee’s self-development and accountability after conviction,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom granted five pardons to veterans who served in America’s Armed Forces on Monday while also beginning one posthumous pardon process. The pardons come as America celebrates Veterans Day.

The five veterans, who served honorably in the armed forces, were convicted of crimes such as robbery and drug charges decades ago, according to the governor's office.