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BumRushDaShow

(160,733 posts)
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 09:09 AM Jun 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the American public, warning of an assault on democracy

Source: Scripps News

Posted 10:09 PM, Jun 10, 2025


California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the public on Tuesday evening, criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for his response to the anti-ICE protests centered on Los Angeles and warning that the events in California may repeat elsewhere in the country.

"This isn't just about protests here in Los Angeles. When Donald Trump sought blanket authority to commandeer the National Guard, he made that order apply to every state in this nation. This is about all of us. This is about you. California may be first, but it clearly will not end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next. Democracy is under assault before our eyes. This moment we have feared has arrived."

Newsom alleged that President Trump's efforts to fire government watchdogs, purge government databases and attack First Amendment protections were a threat to democracy and the principles of co-equal government. He criticized Congress for not fulfilling its responsibility in checking the executive branch.

"This moment, this moment we all need to stand up and be held to account, a higher level of accountability. If you exercise your First Amendment rights, please, please do it peacefully," Newsom said.

Read more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/california-gov-gavin-newsom-addresses-the-american-public-warning-of-an-assault-on-democracy

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the American public, warning of an assault on democracy (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 OP
I hope it's going viral................... Lovie777 Jun 2025 #1
I saw it on TikTok Auggie Jun 2025 #6
Newsom's address was carried live on The Meidas Touch Network on YouTube HoosierDebbie Jun 2025 #7
Maybe it is time to put some of their addresses in public-nothing like the taste of one's own medicine Stargazer99 Jun 2025 #10
Address - as in Gettysburg Address HoosierDebbie Jun 2025 #11
CNN carried it. nt Dulcinea Jun 2025 #14
thank you, Gavin travelingthrulife Jun 2025 #2
Glad he is speaking out BlueKota Jun 2025 #3
"Ending with a clip of Jonie Ernst in a cemetery saying, Everyone dies." Perfect Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #9
That's What I was Sayin' The Other Day... Mr.Bee Jun 2025 #4
This is what we need! Stuckinthebush Jun 2025 #5
Spot on correct Governor. Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #8
When are ALL of the Democratic Governors going to come out with Gavin to stand/speak as one?! Clouds Passing Jun 2025 #12
Not only the Dem Governors DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #13

Lovie777

(20,466 posts)
1. I hope it's going viral...................
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 09:19 AM
Jun 2025

corporate media will bury it and propaganda will proceed.

HoosierDebbie

(445 posts)
7. Newsom's address was carried live on The Meidas Touch Network on YouTube
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 11:28 AM
Jun 2025

This can also be watched on YouTube now, courtesy of The Meidas Touch.

Stargazer99

(3,321 posts)
10. Maybe it is time to put some of their addresses in public-nothing like the taste of one's own medicine
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 01:13 PM
Jun 2025

BlueKota

(4,642 posts)
3. Glad he is speaking out
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 10:08 AM
Jun 2025

The problem is this was predicted ever since Trump came on the political scene. Plenty of lawyers, professors, historians, psychiatrists, and even a few brave politicians were sounding the alarm.

All were told it was an overreaction. That it was up to us to keep hoping that there were still Republicans who would make bipartisan deals with us. Ones that would stand up to Donny's dictatorial overreach. So how did that work out?

I said all along it's pointless to continue to play by the rules against an opponent who is allowed to break the rules with 0 consequences. I agree violence should not be used. Messaging, however, on Social Media, Bully Pulpits, Mass Billboards, Public Squares, Traditional media etc should be full of words and images that give the American people a full and unfiltered view of the horrific future they and their descendants will face under tsf's cult.

Coat Hanger commercials, headstones for children who didn't get needed vaccines, senior citizens suffering without nursing homes. Hospitals and Schools shuddered. Food Pantries with sorry no more food left signs. Then across each one of these messages a chyron reading. Is this really how DT and the Republican party thinks they are making America great again? Vote Democratic for a truly better future for your loved ones otherwise they might not have a future!

Ending with a clip of Jonie Ernst in a cemetery saying, Everyone dies."

Mr.Bee

(1,255 posts)
4. That's What I was Sayin' The Other Day...
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 10:18 AM
Jun 2025
California Today, Your State Tomorrow
United Divided Police-States of America

Stuckinthebush

(11,183 posts)
5. This is what we need!
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 10:23 AM
Jun 2025

All Dem Governors and Senators to make daily public statements via video so we can make them viral.

DENVERPOPS

(13,003 posts)
13. Not only the Dem Governors
Wed Jun 11, 2025, 05:20 PM
Jun 2025

but the entire Dem Politicans in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate..............hello........anyone else out there besides AOC and Bernie?????????????????

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