By Ben Meiselas
I just wrapped up my latest conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom—and I need everyone to hear what he had to say. Because while Trump is busy ranting about Alcatraz and throwing tantrums on social media, Newsom is doing what real leaders do: sounding the alarm about a very real crisis Donald Trump is causing.
Newsom didn’t mince words. He described a “code red” economic emergency caused by Trump’s reckless tariff policies—policies that have already slashed cargo bookings by 60% at ports like Long Beach and L.A., which handle 40% of the nation’s goods. That means fewer school supplies on shelves, fewer toys under Christmas trees, and higher prices for everyone.
Let’s be blunt: Trump isn’t just a buffoon. He’s an economic arsonist. Newsom rightly pointed out that Trump’s so-called UK trade “deal,” which wasn’t actually even a deal at all, actually hurts American automakers while favoring luxury imports like Rolls-Royces. And instead of offering solutions, Trump keeps zigzagging on tariffs like a drunk driver with the wheel of the global economy.
But Newsom isn’t just talking. He’s acting. He’s taking new approaches. For example, he’s now running ads on Fox News to speak directly to Trump’s base, exposing the truth they won’t hear on Hannity. He’s filed lawsuits. He launched a new website to dismantle the nonstop lies about his state. And he reminded us that California isn’t just surviving—it’s leading: the #1 manufacturing state in America and the fourth largest economy in the world.
I hope you enjoy my new interview with the Governor. To hear more interviews and get daily breaking news updates, please make sure you add the MeidasTouch Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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This makes me think...
We need to do Billboards like George Conway did...put the "news" where everyone can see it. All along major routes where billboards are. Just a thought...not just in CA, but everywhere.
We need a TRUTH campaign outside Meidas too because here we are mostly preaching to the choir. "They" aren't coming here so we need to take it to them...where they can't miss the messages.
The marches are one good way, but lets do more.
That is a great idea but I'm not sure who would coordinate that and how much it would cost. We need to do a couple here in Buffalo
Yes, I am good at ideas, but not always good at the organizing part to make them happen. It never hurts to toss out an idea though. It's always possible someone who knows how to make it happen might pick it up and run with it.
Exactly.
Right on 👍
I have “concepts of a plan” for a nationwide billboard campaign. Would love to collaborate with others interested in making this happen.
I would join as a person behind the scenes.
I would love to find a mass messaging system to them!!
Maybe some of us to tap into (Lier Social) trumps media source!!!
How about the companies in Buffalo that will get hurt the most-they can fund a few billboards-cheaper than losing their businesses!!
how many subscribers does meidas have? at 100 per person per year maybe some of that money could fund it?
I agree - I'm in Canada but our government had some paid billboards in red states when trump first started threatening tarrifs - to try to educate on the damage it would cause to citizens but...it probably fell on deaf ears at the time because these people are feasting on truth social and fox news every day. They are totally clueless as to what is really going on OR...they support it because they hate brown and black people and LBGTQ+ members so much that they are willing to support this idiot no matter what he does. It won't be until the shelves are empty along with their stomachs that they might start to realize that maybe trump is to blame...then it might help to put billboards out there to educate people. Many will still probably blame Biden though because the clown told them that's who was responsible.
As they see what he is doing, and NOT doing truth might seep in at least a little. We can plant the seeds of truth...seeds grow in manure, so they ought to take hold...um...
Great idea!!!
I agree. Billboards everywhere so you can't help but see them. Works
It a good idea to get messages out. So much of the media is controlled by right wing interests. Dems need to work on messaging. They need soundbites that encapsulate bigger ideas, and that are memorable.
Cash Peters says Dems need a STORY and a person to deliver it. That is what orange did...he created this story about how they were all victims and how he knew how to fix all their problems and be their big daddy protector. That is the bigger idea we lack.
The Dem narrative is built on points and promises and you would think...but the STORY won. People could buy into it, feel a part of it.
We need a story, to reword and rework the narrative. Look what Obama did...a story about fixing the economy...an amazing orator who had the cred and the beautiful family. He created a story of how well we would do with him in charge.
Kamala didn't have time to fully create the story...it was about freedom and joy and while those are values they aren't a story about how it will become our way of life under her. It was enough...she did win. He stole it, and stole the narrative. Dems didn't have proof enough at the time and no way to come back because he already stole the rigged election story for his own.
Check out Cash Peters on this particular video...worth the watch for the concept.
I agree, but the orange dude also used slogans and soundbites for the voters who wanted to latch on to simpler things. Truth did not / does not matter to him. Any news is good news, and whatever sticks is what they'll use... "immigrants eating dogs and cats" for example &omfg. Dems need a truthier way of doing the same, in addition to story. Plus Dems need to be more cohesive. They work against one another and it is disastrous.
We can't change all minds. Some will always say the rump days were the best days. I am talking about the future. Things aren't always going to be like this. The prices are climbing. There are future elections and honestly, this regime will end. We need to plan ahead. NOW. Orange was running, doing the story for 4 full years. Time to get our story is now. I don't care what matters to him. We can't control him or those who are so far up his butt they can't get out, but there are far too many who didn't even get off their butts to vote last time out. Let's look ahead. We are not going back. He is not going to be around that long. I'm figuring fall...he will. And we need to be ready.
How about if we LEARN from orange? Not to lie, but to be THERE...to speak up and push our narrative, instead of always hoping his magas will not believe what he says. When he says they eat dogs and cats we need to be ready to respond with our truthy story. We can't rely on them NOT listening to them. Let's us give them something better to believe in! We can truthfully give them something much more hopeful and joyful to believe in.
And yes, MEDIA is a huge issue. They own the media...and why? Because he threatens them. This is why billboards, bus adverts, and even signs and flags. I have a "We the People" flag at my home. My friend flies her USA flag upside down. They do it...why can't we??? Flags can be tasteful and not tacky if you choose well.
The story should be self-explanatory. Trump is a fascist and all will be lost unless dems are elected. Them stealing all our tax revenue to give to themselves
Yes, but who is the focus of this narrative?
How about a focus on what we want to do, who we are? All the "they are bad" says is that we are against them and what they believe and have been told. When you push on someone's beliefs they push back.
We need to build a story about the kind of world we want to create. It was there, but not fully developed in Kamala's short run. We didn't have time to flesh it out and make it as appealing as it could be. All we had was a foundation with no building on top, so it wasn't seen.
They had a whole fascist plan...in writing no less.
They had already created enemies out of us...saying we want to destroy America...projecting all their nasty stuff on the "libs".
this south afrikans thing is even more ammo against Trump. Totally deranged imo
so how about 'let's keep America Apartheid free'
Driving HWY80 east thru NV a few months ago, we stopped at a gas station and a quasi-monster pickup truck had a giant sign painted on the back window: "We're Just BIDEN our TIME". That was before the Nov election. So THAT sealed our o/w open minds that there's red meat out here in them-thar hills and flats...not that we didn't really know.
Then we kept east and when we got near Elco, we saw a giant billboard: FAITH. FAMILY. FREEDOM.
I commented that these folks might have forgot to add FELON, but my bad, I just kept driving, trying really hard not to over-react.
So, how about all sane, peaceful, American, reasonable, Freedom-Loving, Family-Forever, Faith-Accepting people do what Carla suggests; litter the freeking roadways with real news, real truth, nonpartisan, non-cynical information that you just can't miss on our nation's highways and byways. The kind of LED billboards that can be programmed 24/7 and run on PV. Messaging is really important.
Cedarkeyprogress.com They have been putting up billboards.
I agree
I totally agree. Very good idea. Let’s get a head start before all hell breaks further loose!!
I've been screaming this from the rooftops for months!
always billboards and large trucks with rolling headlines... it can be done... staying in our own space doesn't work... the r's used that by calling us elites when in fact they are but used hot button words of blame pointing to the d's... it's so simple it's laughable...
You need Led by Donkeys. They know how to do it.
You’ll excuse us Canadians if we view Newsom less positively given his cheerleading of Trump’s efforts to screw the Canadian film industry.
Sure, but he does represent California, not Canada.
So that's why he wants Canadians to visit his state and also wants tariffs applied to movies not made in the states?
Double dealing.
Show me where Newsom has said he agrees with Trump on Tariffs against Canadian film making.
It is easy to find this information . I don't need to hold your hand so to speak. I believe someone in this thread was gracious enough to provide a link. If that helps.
I saw the article. It’s not a big deal.
Yeah..not for you.. thankfully even today..people can form their own opinion
OMG - grow up, he my Governor not yours. Please keep your mind focused: TRUMP IS DOING THIS HE IS THE PROBLEM.
If you are simple enough to chase everyone other than trump you're exactly what maga wants.
OMG - grow up, he my Governor not yours. Please keep your mind focused: TRUMP IS DOING THIS HE IS THE PROBLEM.
If you are simple enough to chase everyone other than trump you're exactly what maga wants.
His chances of attracting Canadians with that promo are close to, if not zero. Still, I suppose for local consumption, he has to try. What MAGA will actually want is Canadian tourism and the money it brings, but they're not going to get it.
It seems consistent with a governor's role...he would like people to visit his state and he's protecting one of its largest industries.
Protecting his industry..but what about the people who he is inviting in to tourist California?
How will he ensure their safety?
He is either for tariffs or against..no picking and choosing.
Insulting at minimum asking Canadians to go save his tourist industry..but all in on tariffing the Canadian movie industry.
He must be all in on other industries too. Like sweatshops?
Surely California had clothing manufacturing at some point there...that he would like to bring back?
go use your energy to attack trump - don't be so simpleminded and ignorant and attack the same side.
I do not think Governor Newsom has any control over travelers' safety at the borders, if that is what you mean. As far as traveling within California, I still am insure of your concerns. I live here and never feel less safe here than any other place where humans live.🤷🏼♀️
You are getting your panties in a bunch over headlines and sound bites. It is a mind control technique. The most recent statement from Newsom is that he supports a federal tax incentive that supports US film making. Some states, like California, already have that. The whole tariff thing is a chaos maker. The stock market reacts, regular people lose- rich people benefit- the stock market shoots up again.
OMG - grow up, he my Governor not yours. Please keep your mind focused: TRUMP IS DOING THIS HE IS THE PROBLEM.
If you are simple enough to chase everyone other than trump you're exactly what maga wants.
Yes, he represents California and is only concerned for it’s economy.
So what? He’s attacking our economic interests so I repeat, we don’t view him favourably. I could not care one iota if he’s a rival of Trump, the enemy of our enemy is NOT necessarily our ally.
Hopefully, when this is over, no politicians will consider using tariffs. They never were a good idea, and politicians are not historians. They seem to have to learn the hard way. I wish we could modify the way we choose them - requiring at least a degree in economics as a minimum.
As a Canadian, I’m quite happy to have a leader who is an Economics rockstar.
I am very impressed with Mark Carney. I watched the interview that he did with Jon Stewart before the election. Canada is lucky to have him as your leader.
Hopefully it will be over.
Even economics professors don't always agree on ways firward
Or a minor or at the very least, some courses to provide a basic understanding in Economics.
Also, Gavin should understand that many, probably the vast majority of Canadians, view vacationing in California at this time as traitorous and don't give a crap how nice your beaches are Gavin.
Blame trump, not Newsom.
OMG - grow up, he my Governor not yours. Please keep your mind focused: TRUMP IS DOING THIS HE IS THE PROBLEM.
If you are simple enough to chase everyone other than trump you're exactly what maga wants.
Not my problem. He supported tariffs against Canada so he can go to hell.
Ahh, but what if Ca took Canada's offer up to succeed from the US and become a province all its own? Canada's economy would double overnight. A new Canadian summer vacation wonderland. No crossing borders, if you accept Wa and Or! U might, however, have to build a wall to keep all the Americans, fleeing to Ca. Out.
Are you sure or were you told? Doesn’t sound like Newsom at all. Maga are Great liars and propagandist.
Yes I’m sure.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/06/newsom-trump-movie-tariffs
Newsome is under enormous pressure as the California GDP carries much of the US on their backs. It’s Trump, not Newsom that is the problem here! Don’t forget who the true enemy is and Newsom has fought Trump for years now, before any other Governor or member of Congress!
Truth!
I think you need to go back and reread that article. Governor Newsom proposed new tax credits and other incentives to encourage production of films in the US. This has been happening at the state level for years, not just in California but Georgia and other states. The discussion was about what could be done at the federal level.
you're doing exactly what trump maga wants you to attack each other while HE IS THE ONE THAT CAUSED THIS
Use your head!
I am using my head. Newsom is NOT my ally. He just wants my money.
I think Newsom is trying to pull support from the "center" towards the left.
Totally understand...most Americans are with you...
He is defending his own state's economy which is not only is affected by Canada but by non-regulated states like Louisiana.
The industry basically wants no safety laws; no benefits like basic healthcare or pensions; no wage/salary protections - a return to the old days of meatpacking plants - with child labor & no safety requirements.
Lose a hand or fingers or a nose? Ok - it just goes into the grinder with dirty intestines and tails and fetid meat/produce.
Yeah no. We have far more stringent H&S laws than the US up here.
He’s supporting tariffs against Canada when they help his state. Understandable BUT gives us absolutely no reason to view him favourably
It would be nice for CA and CANADA to negotiate without DT and his particular punishing tariffs and bellicose demeanor that he sees as positive tactics.
They may have areas of conflict, but might come to reasonable mutually beneficial agreement without his malicious blather…
And trans people.
U.S. citizen from Pennsylvania who agrees with you
You view him correctly, in my opinion. He’s a sleaze.
OMG - grow up, he my Governor not yours. Please keep your mind focused: TRUMP IS DOING THIS HE IS THE PROBLEM.
If you are simple enough to chase everyone other than trump you're exactly what maga wants.
Not sure who you are addressing but I assure you that I am fully grown & much older than I frankly am happy about...
So, Canadians should forgive him for attacking us? Yeah no. We have enough hate for both. Doesn’t matter however. We’re not spending our tourist dollars in ANY US state, including California.
Too bad Newsom showed his true thoughts on his very own podcast. Huge disappointment. You can’t play both sides on morality friend
Enough with purity politics, it’s why liberals lose and why we have Trump! Get over it🤬
My trans daughter doesn't see it as purity politics. She's scared to death to leave the house.
In what world is it ok to suck up to white power freaks and raging misogynists who literally believe that women are nothing but breed cows, are inferior to males and should be ruled by their husbands? What Newsom did by amplifying and platforming Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon is unforgivable. He practically kissed Kirk’s ass and gushed about how his own son is a big fan of Kirk. Really? So, Newsom, instead of setting his kid straight about how fucked up Kirk is giggled like a fan boy in Kirk’s presence. He didn’t platform conservatives he platformed CHRISTO-Fascists who don’t believe in democracy. Thats ok with you? Sorry, I love Meidas Touch but there is definitely a lack of understanding about just how much Newsom alienated his own base. We don’t need to prop up bullshit artist, same old, same old power hungry “Dems”.
Again stop with the purity politics, it’s ridiculous! We would and could have just kept Biden and been way better off than we are now! It’s the far left demanding absolute perfection that is just as bad as MAGA! Watch Jared Markovich, he is calling for the same thing. It’s about having the numbers to win elections! If you don’t have the numbers than we just get an authoritarian. But please go off😏
You’re 💯 wrong. We’re not going to get “the numbers” by pissing on the actual voters who support progressive/democratic policies and sucking up to fascist incels and authoritarian wannabes like Bannon. You aren’t seeing the shift that’s happening. It’s a collective disgust with bullshitters on both sides. Newsom is a phony and a sell-out. He’ll kiss fascist, incel, white power ass to gain personal power. We’re not in status quo anymore. We’re in pre-revolutionary times. I was a Dem my entire life. The idea of criticizing “my side” was almost unfathomable. I left the party and I’m now an Independent and I’m far, far from alone. Why? Because of the useless, feckless, Newsom types who are holding the Dems hostage. They will never, ever win again if they don’t understand the major shift that’s happening and needs to happen to fix this corrupt, broken system.
I’m with you. I’m in CA voted for him and now I don’t care for him. He is the regular establishment democrat. Why isn’t he moving the State to no longer give credits for Tesla vehicles? Is he doing anything to ensure Trump doesn’t make the national guard a federal thing? What on earth is he doing for CA to protect us from the dangers of this orange menace and his minions? Nothing!
Thanks for saying that. I'm battling in my mind, seeing if I could put away my thoughts in that department.....
Yup, we have enough Democrats playing politics & it is not working for the people of the U.S. No one is asking for "perfect", but a clear commitment to the people, without mixed messages. Newsom has some good, strong points, but we're left to wonder if his priority is his political career & his State, with democracy for the country & the world not being central to why he's standing up to Felon47. We've been left to wonder too much. That's why we're in this mess.
TO SCOTUS: Please stop the insanity....rescind Trump's immunity, and follow the Constitution and rule of law. DO YOUR JOB!
I have been emailing the Supreme Court and telling them to revoke the immunity law. I tell them they swore an oath to the Constitution but they clearly aren't following it. I have offered to send a copy of the Constituion to them. About twice a week I will email the Supreme Court Justices. More of us should do it as well.
Email your thoughts to SCOTUS at: pio@supremecourt.gov
(Thanks Barb Orze)
Agree. We should all be doing this!!! Right now, the Supreme Court Court and GOP Congress can stop this.
Trump is committing CRIMES that aren’t covered in his immunity. Of course the crooked maga ran
DOJ won’t charge him if we could figure out who. And maybe the World Court can charge him for strong-arming and coercion on other countries and crimes against humanity on his handling of immigrants.
Stop villifying Newsome. Waste of breath while Rome burns. Dis you see what happened in Newark, NJ? Gestappo tactics and assaulted congressional officials
Exactly! I’m so sick of purity politics on the left! It is why we have Trump to begin with. Newsom has been fighting Trump outwardly for years, well before any other governors or members of Congress! I live in California and he’s done a great job in our state.
Yeah, he’s being attacked by maga with false propaganda. They don’t like anybody spewing the truth.
Thank Gods Newsom is sounding the alarm and being proactive about calling out Trump’s insane actions. Someone had better do something about him or we’re all in for a very rough time.
Impeach …. Convict … REMOVE. Stop talking so much, and just get it done. Trump shouldn’t be allowed to take the whole world into his demented hellscape of war, pestilence, and catastrophic collapse of civilization. A shoutout to billionaires everywhere — now is the time to put a stop to all this — all this unnecessary nonsensical madness oozing from Trump’s head into the lives of everyone else on the planet.
And how do you propose we do that, sir? I don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell that we can do anything about this until the midterms... And hopefully we'll have free and fair elections, then
Republicans control the House which is where a representative can draw up impeach proceedings. Then the republicans in the senate vote for removal or not.
Meidas Touch brothers+Gavin Newsom=Trump's worst nightmare! 🎉❤️
Maybe Newsom can chat with his buddy, Charlie Kirk about it. He’s already decided to swing hard right. He needs to go.
Gavin Newsome turning hard right? That’s ridiculous. You must be maga spreading propaganda. I see what’s happening now
Maybe not turning right but the way in which he's been engaging with hard right such as Bannon and Kirk in his podcast has given a rise to questions about how deep his blue has been running, see for example https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/20/gavin-newsom-podcast
STOP WITH THE PURITY POLITICS, it’s why we have Trump to begin with! Governor Newsom has been fighting Trump for years openly, well before any other governors or members of Congress!
It's not his engagement as such with the hard right on his podcast that made people uncomfortable. This is very necessary (Mayor Pete would agree), and I fully agree with you on purity politics. It's the way Governor Newsom has done it, entirely neutral with Bannon and Kirk, not engaging them in a discussion never mind any questioning of their positions, that many have found problematic. For the short of it, see for example, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/20/gavin-newsom-podcast
You're right. Charlie Kirk needs to go.
Or Steve Bannon, or his ex Kimberly Guilfoyle whose help he sought to connect with Bannon, Kirk and the Trumpworld. How hard pressed he must feel to seek the help of the ex- that of his own as well as of Donald Trump, Jr.
Oh stop it. Newsom is not hard right by any means. Trying to have a conversation online with the opposition is what we need more of to try to get people out of their mindset silos and maybe, just maybe use their minds to actually think about policies.
Newsom is very bright and a decent governor of a complex, diverse state.
That said: his attempts at befriending the right may backfire. Although this country needs people to breach the walls between MAGA and reasonable intelligent people, Newsom has come off as mainly a politician lusting wantonly for the Presidency.
I don’t see him playing well to voters who are not coastal.
JB Pritzker comes across as a no BS leader. Smart blunt and direct, without Newsom’s pretty boy aspect and blatant political aspirations
I lived in the Midwest for 25 years: Newsom has no traction there. I have been a
Californian for 20+ years. Contrary to most Californians’ self-satisfaction with their state…. Newsom’s appeal won’t travel well.
Agree! Newsom’s resistance needs to be mentioned, even if he screwed himself with his podcast. We need good news with the fight against this regime. Also agree that Pritzker has a better image & a better shot at the presidency. And let’s also compare Newsom’s fight to Schumer’s (which is a complete joke)
Schumer may not always do what we say, but he is not a joke. We are not Republicans running a cult of allegiance - our representatives have minds of their own and can speak or vote however they think is right, and we respect their right to do so. That’s why there are so many reps so all ideas can be exposed. Not just one king trailed by a bunch of bobble head yes men as the Republican Party is today.
I’m so sick of purity politics on the left! It is why we have Trump to begin with. Newsom has been fighting Trump outwardly for years, well before any other governors or members of Congress! I live in California and he’s done a great job in our state. I think he’s probably the best denomination for 2028 and I know many that would vote for him.
So maybe I’m wrong about what leadership looks like. But why should we, the people, rise up and fight if our leaders are not willing to put some skin in the game too? It gives the impression that he either doesn’t care or he’s out of touch.
"These are dangerous days."
(Steve Schmidt
May 10, 2025)
The 119th Congress of the United States stands as singular in its disgrace and repugnancy.
It is comprised of the lowest of the low.
The very worst have surrounded the few good men and women who are trying to hold the line and stand up for America.
The Congress is an asylum of perfidy. It is an ignoble gathering of seditionists, appeasers, garden variety nut jobs, careerists, weaklings, weapons-grade imbeciles, conspiracy theorists, untreated psychiatric patients, quislings, lemmings, crooks, predators and fabulists, who worship Trump at your expense.
History, alongside the American people, will hold the 119th Congress in contempt. (Continued)
https://steveschmidt.substack.com/p/these-are-dangerous-days?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=836444&post_id=163268038&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
He’s speaking of the REPUBLICAN Congress, just to be clear. 😬
You're all slamming him yet trump and his 2025'ers are taking down our country and Freedoms. WTF is more important right now fighting against this regime or arguing about your dislike of Newsom who's at the least calling out the damage being done? Stop the division that's keeping things from happening for the good.
Agreed. Take care of today’s concerns with hopes for a better tomorrow. We must keep up the good fight and get into good trouble.
Why have him on??? He is a disappointment. This is not a good look for Meidas Touch WTF BEN
I’m so sick of purity politics on the left! It is why we have Trump to begin with. Newsom has been fighting Trump outwardly for years, well before any other governors or members of Congress! I live in California and he’s done a great job in our state.
Babe he spoke against transgender athletes among other things.His podcast is a joke - he seems incapable of interrogating any right-wing position—whether on tariffs, book bans, trans women in sports, wokeness, or the mess at the border loved him before that and wanted him to run for POTUS but not anymore. We WANT A TRUE PROGRESSIVE FFS and quit catering to these "independents" THAT is why we keep losing elections.
First off, don’t call me babe, That in itself says a lot about your personality. The transgender athlete issue is a very small percentage of what is happening in our country right now. Purity politics needs to go away on the left. It is why we have Trump right now! So you can go look for a perfect candidate, but you’re not going to find one, which will end up splitting the ticket as always, if we even have one in 2028! I live in California and Gavin Newsom has done an excellent job.
I hate to disappoint you but "true progressives" will never win a presidential election. Look at the last election- 47% for Harris, 49% for trump, and the rest of those who bothered to vote went third party because "Harris wasn't progressive enough". Thanks a lot! And look at the election before that: Bernie was on every primary but only won in one state. How was he supposed to win the presidency when he couldn't win the primary?And don't give me bs about the DNC. Be real! Fight for progressive causes! Yes! But president? Won't happen in this century.
Girl whatev
Trump is just a useful idiot ,it's the A Holes around him the Vought's and Project 2025 people. The goal is to crash the economy. Trump is just a mob boss there for revenge, money and power.
I have a love-hate relationship with Gov. Newsome, but on the whole, I'm glad he's a Democrat. He's tough, well-spoken and an activist. We need more like him shaking up our thinking and upending the Trump regime in every way possible. California is a leader state in so many ways.
It’s sad that Newsom, who hurt his political ambitions with his podcast of crazies, is leading a fight with Trump while many other Dems are not, or at least they aren’t advertising it. Did Schumer write another letter after the ICE incident yesterday???
I don’t think he ruined his chances. I think the problem is the people on the left that play canceled culture and purity politics. It’s why we have Trump to begin with if they keep it up we will lose again if we even have an election in 2028.
Why are we blaming people on the left, & not those in the center or on the right with their lack of empathy for Trump winning? I don’t think that defending my trans kids by not going to/buying from places that are anti-lgbtq or anti- DEI is wrong. Hell will freeze over before I change my attitude on that.
Agree with most of the comments here. Newsom is not the type of genuine and principled leader that is required to meet this critical moment in history. Go home, Gavin. We need leaders like Murphy, Buttigieg, Auchincloss, AOC.
BS! He has outwardly fought against Trump for years, well before any other Governors or sitting members of Congress! Trump is afraid of Gavin. If he runs I and many will vote for him. I live in California and he has done an excellent job!!
Because he has far right people on his podcast he is not genuine or principled? Are Democrats so insecure in their principles that they are threatened by listening to loud mouth right wingers? Jeez, it is as if you're afraid of being converted!
I have no problem speaking with, or trying to speak with, those on the far right if you are going to stand firm on your principles and illustrate for the Bannon's and the Kirk's of this world the mendacity and recklessness of their malicious propaganda. But if your just going to platform them and engage in milquetoast and conciliatory dialog, then yes, fuck that.
And I have no intention of being converted to fascist, imbecilic ideology. I prefer leaders with virtue and character, of which there are none on the right. Not one. In my view, his lack of genuineness and principle has less to do with his asinine podcast, and more to do with his air of being completely consumed with the useless advice of high priced political consultants and their focus group tested vacant platitudes. We need leadership that understands the the existential crisis in which we find ourselves, and make no mistake, that is exactly where we are.
I think Newsom wants to situate himself right smack dab in the middle ..worried he might lose his job down the road.
Lost any kind of respect for him.
He is a replbadem.or a demarepub...depending on the weather.
Regarding his taking a stand loudly for CA in this moment, I am very appreciative. (I didn’t know about the FOX ad. I hope more will do this!) Another time was during the pandemic outbreak, when he took a strong stance about the seriousness.
But in between there have been a lot of disappointments including his ridiculous choice of guests on his podcast, and I damn sure resent him posturing for a run for POTUS!
No way in hell he would win due to how unliked he is in middle America. If the DNC were to anoint him as nominee, it would show that they haven’t learned anything.
'"Increasingly vulnerable to threats': Trump slammed for skipping critical intel briefings."
Since his inauguration in January, Donald Trump has attended just 12 briefings from intelligence officials of the President’s Daily Brief, Politico reported Friday.
During his first term, Trump attended these briefings with intel officials twice a week. The daily brief presidents receive give an overview from the intelligence community’s summary of the key national security challenges. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-intel-2671928473/?u=7b9efb3185bef2bd309f85021fcf366956aa9a477375b276f5af3843618fd1f1
The one doll one pencil from a man who lives in a 58 bedroom, 36 bathroom estate with a private jet but uses the air force to travel. Who golfs 2 days a week instead of working.
If Biden had done any single thing from the long list of Trump's stupid efforts, the talking heads on Fox News would have been apoplectic... Foaming at the mouth!
Screw Newsom. Giving Nazis air time is not a good look. Sorry not sorry.
"Habeas Corpus Is on Death Row."
Stephen Miller plans to kill habeas corpus; giving Trump the power to jail critics, to jail anyone, indefinitely. They did it to me; you’re next.."
(Michael Cohen and MeidasTouch Network,
May 10, 2025)
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/habeas-corpus-is-on-death-row?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3078900&post_id=163294725&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Thx for following!
I admit to being put off of Newsom because of his courting Bannon and Kirk on his podcast (he says in the spirit of understanding their motivation, where I think he would be better served understanding the motivation of the voters they influence), but this show, and the preview of his ad, have reminded me that he has been a consistent champion for California, despite his obvious ambitions.
Thx Lori. I appreciate your comment. It’s understandable, but there may be more to the story… ‘keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer’ is a quote I’ve always appreciated. It’s served me well.
Governor Newsom stood up to the orange mango during the California wildfires and demonstrated how easily dumpty could be silenced!
I understand the argument, but “keeping your enemies closer,” to me, does not mean giving them a relatively big platform to spew their warped and dangerous (to democracy) views. I don't believe he’s done it since, so I'm ready to cut him slack for the past. But…just sayin’
Thx Lori.. appreciate your perspective.
"No Chinese Ships Are Coming to the West Coast, as Supply Chain Crisis Fears Rise."
(Aaron Parnas,
May 10, 2025)
In a development not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, West Coast port officials reported Friday that no cargo vessels had departed from China bound for the two major ports in Southern California—Los Angeles and Long Beach—over the previous 12 hours, according to CNN. Based on port authorities, this sudden drop to zero shipments marks a jarring disruption in U.S.-China trade that could have lasting economic consequences. (Continued)
https://aaronparnas.substack.com/p/no-chinese-ships-are-coming-to-the?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1810164&post_id=163297503&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
"Trump Just Sold Out Michigan. I Spoke With Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist About It."
Trump's so-called "deal" helps Rolls-Royce, while gutting American autoworkers. We break it down with Michigan's Lt. Governor. (Continued)
(Ben Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas, and MeidasTouch Network,
May 10, 2025)
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/trump-just-sold-out-michigan-i-spoke?utm_source=podcast-email&publication_id=3078900&post_id=163291877&utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&utm_content=watch_now_gif&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
No Voter Is Safe From Disenfranchisement
Now that DOGE has access to information about all citizens and is currently using the database to seek out immigrants for deportation, the next step for the Nazis is to use the once secure government database to seek out citizens that they can disenfranchise at the voting booth This is why Der Fuhrer in 2024 said “if you vote for me this one time my beautiful Christians, you won’t have to vote again” Peter Thiel, JD Vance’s sugardaddy, created the Palantir software that is used for Investigative Case Management(ICM) and now being used against American citizen electorate So the Nazis now have an inside track as to how to use the government’s database for nefarious purposes such as voter disenfranchisement
The “rigged election” that the Orange Cheeto has been claiming for 4y is now coming to fruition but it’s not the Democrats rigging the election It’s the Nazi regime now in power and the Congressional Nazis who are rigging the elections for real and are okay with that because it solidifies their positions in Congress and the Executive branches
Wake Up America Talk to your friends relatives neighbors and let them know what’s going on and then Protest Donate Protest because the Nazi government takeover is almost complete
Keep up the interviews with Gov Newsom. Very important information.
I can’t get over how insulting it is that Newsom acts like no one except him has noticed how destructive the Trump regime is and has been.
Might have been helpful if Gavin has used a little foresight before he offered a platform to some of the most psychotic on the right on his adorable little podcast.
It is not just toys and stuff, it is food, housing also. This is all so wrong. Thank you for everything you do for reporting the truth the facts.
#BESTDECISIONYOUEVERMADEJOHNDEERWEINTHISWORLDSUPPORTANDSTANDWITHYOUGOJIHNDEERGOTHANKGIDFORJOHNDEER
As a long time CA resident and a progressive, FU. This dudes having podcasts with red pill influencers and rounding up unhoused ppl. Can’t wait until we have a WOMAN in that seat.
#JOHNDEERRULESANDTRUMPDROOLSBAHAHABAHAHASUCKERTRUMP.
We MUST counter the MAGA push towards autocracy - they are using Mein Kampf and Orwell's 1984 as their bibles and erasing the goodness in the actual Bible.
Hes a criminal and he's running the country like a criminal.
I don't think Trump has the capacity to panic. That would require self-analysis. His ONLY goal is power and $$$$$$$$$$. Imagine how much he will leave office with from the rest of the world. Democrats need to examine themselves and get real. The people need to be the focus (for real, not just to get elected).
If corporations didn’t pay all those huge salaries to their CEOs and other top white collar executives, couldn’t they afford to start up manufacturing in America? 🤔
Big billboards broadcasting the truth, that's a great idea! Billboards everywhere!
I agree w the idea of billboards! The Cedar Key Progress Impeach Trump campaign seems like a great project. Put facts in front of a checked-out and misinformed public!
Newsom lost any credibility when he tried to downplay things and asked Canadians to continue to consider California as a tourist destination.
It is not safe. The threats are real. We are not stupid. Do not ask us to be.
The majority of American votors who bothered to vote chose this. Knowingly.
Reap what has been sewn.
🇨🇦
Let's hope California leaves the USA....the deal with the UK is bad for both countries....it crap
I still can't shake the feeling that all of this is to put cash in the felons pocket. The great dealmaker is making deals that screw Americans but if you put money in his pocket, you get a pass. He has so many illegal ways to get cash delivered to him that it is hard to track.
People aren’t buying houses. They are afraid to make that kind of investment.
Yeah, you know what else Newsom is doing? Killing rooftop solar. He is really schizophrenic. Sometimes he does good things that benefit people and sometimes he destroys the environment. We solar advocates have been trying to get him to do the right thing for years and he won't listen. And I can tell you that if you ask him about the issue he'll just spout utility company talking points. It's impossible to get through to him. If you can manage what we haven't been able to I would be most grateful.
I am so glad I’m in California. 💙🇺🇸💙
People who are critical thinkers need to remember this,no matter how bad the economy gets,Trump is so wealthy he can't be touched by this disaster. Republicans who have chosen to become silent so they can enable this man of dementia are all traitors to our country. Insanity is now guiding this country and we all need to take our stand if it's not for you,then do it for the kids of tomorrow.
"Aide reveals Trump considering scrapping cornerstone of US Constitution: ‘It’s an option’."
Donald Trump's 7senior advisor Stephen Miller said Friday that the White House is “actively looking at” suspending the ability of migrants to challenge their detention in court, according to Bloomberg.
“The Constitution is clear,” Miller said, citing the clause allowing for suspension of habeas corpus during times of invasion. “So it’s an option we’re actually looking at, but a lot of it depends on whether the court will do the right thing or not.” (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/stephen-miller-immigration/
Love it!
9/11: If Governor Newsom is unable to reach Trump, then CA needs to secede from the US. I would pack my bags today and move to CA if this (Declaration of Independence) is already underway. The Executive Orders that Trump endorsed with the Middle East are NOT business agreements. My guess is that (they) represent One Beautiful Bill of Sale.
He needs to worry about his state. I Had No Idea It Could Be So Expensive Not To Build or Accomplish Anything https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/i-had-no-idea-it-could-be-so-expensive
Yes. He has destroyed our trust and brand across the world.
Donald Trump doesn’t really care about people or the economy as long as he is lining his pockets. This has to be the most corrupt administration ever.
Are you kidding me. Newsom is a sociopath who has now turned right wing and embracing right wing podcasters. He clearly never believed in anything. He is a dangerous chameleon.
Fox spot was a campaign speech. Let's get real. No one cares about dolls. Let's talk about how many dock workers, truck drivers, small businesses will be destitute? Real numbers. Then tell us what products are actually on those container ships? Food? Autos? ??? Will shelves actually be bare? Yes? But of what? The best defense is a good offense. No whining.
Love my Governor
We know how serious. Thank you for all you do Newsom, the american people need a leader to stand up and say go here, this date and we will show up.
School supplies: maybe those who can, stock up on school supplies to help families worse off than others. Backpacks, pencils, paper, healthy rich snacks, tissues, crayons, whatever we can. Teachers are going to need help.
Retribution, weaponizing!
Surely a law is in place to dismantle propaganda. Guess not.
Fabulous Ben! I just found time to finish the interview! Gavin is dead on and so are you!!
Anita
Can we do a “Gofundme” for Americans who can send school supplies for students?
I don’t give a damn about Gavin Newsom and what he thinks! Newsom represents everything wrong with the Democratic Party right now! He would throw his own grandmother in front of a bus for his own needs and desires. Newsom is an elitist who cares nothing about the LGBTQIA community in California. Fuck him!
We support you Meidas. We support California and Newsome's 8th largest global economy. (Strong enough to be it's own Country... ) We see the effects of it all across the western US. Here in AZ the people are tired of the GOP status quo and support all those who are part of it's resistance. We make small campaign contributions and of course we are members of the ACLU. Because the legal battle is imperative to save democracy from the demagogue.
Dissent: I believe we need more presence where people can actually SEE it. Main Freeways. Not just "parks". The workers (who are on the FREEWAY, here in Arizona are usually working 2-3 or more jobs per family. (Watched this in action in Southern California 2 weeks ago--the most standout sign was "I believe Zelensky". (it got the most notice and honks on the Interstate 5!)
We are all affected by this national crisis. I am less worried about supply chain issues and more concerned with the unhoused situation, medical coverage and extreme medical debt. It's important to stay focused on what we (in this household) can do to help, and BE Practical. And...our Two Party System has failed us. I believe without a reformation party, we'll remain extremely polarized and divided. We have to learn to think outside the Box. The DC Box is deeply corrupted. On both sides.
"Legal AF on Trump's Habeas Corpus Threat, and More."
(Continued)
(Meidas+, Legal AF, Ben Meiselas, and MeidasTouch Network,
May 11, 2025)
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/legal-af-on-trumps-habeas-corpus?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3078900&post_id=163330153&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
"Bending, breaking, yielding."
(Continued)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2025/05/11/bending-breaking-yielding-00340691?nname=playbook&nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nrid=00000164-54dd-ddf2-ab76-5cdd26bb0000
"Trans Woman: Why I Am Leaving the United States. The risk of persecution is too high to remain." (Continued)
(Ruth Ben-Ghiat,
May 11, 2025)
https://lucid.substack.com/p/trans-woman-why-i-am-leaving-the?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=300941&post_id=163177548&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Watch: "🚨 Legal Expert CUTS THROUGH Trump’s Crime Spree, Mea Culpa" on YouTube.
(Mea Culpa/Meidas Touch)
https://www.youtube.com/live/n_B_6aYADl4?si=m8NaYxtH4K9pYeih
Watch: "As #trump fails faster, this acronym will become increasingly important #darvo #economy #immigration", on YouTube.
(Ohh That's Rich)
https://youtube.com/shorts/0zVSrda658U?si=BzWaJbNXOeJjBGzN
Newsom needs to do another ad stating the things he said in his answer to your final question: "What keeps you up at night?"
"DAILY DOSE OF DEMOCRACY."
https://doseofdemocracy.com/?link_id=0&can_id=56bdad496d5a1d659d2f23c00c81d0e3&source=email-trump-regime-openly-admits-to-wildly-illegal-scheme&email_referrer=email_2731191&email_subject=trumps-press-secretary-humiliates-herself-at-podium&&
Watch: "JAW-DROPPING: Trump’s press secretary HUMILIATES herself at podium", on YouTube.
(Brian Tyler Cohen)
https://youtu.be/B9CgEQ-6Uso?si=fIZJkB4nR64Y9HFt
"BREAKING: Qatar Will Gift Donald Trump a Luxury Jet, to Use Instead of Air Force One."
Qatar will gift Donald Trump a luxury jet to use, raising bribery concerns, the Pope in his Sunday address, called for an end to all wars, Trump attended 12 daily intelligence briefings since January. (Continued)
(Aaron Parnas,
May 11, 2025)
https://aaronparnas.substack.com/p/breaking-qatar-will-gift-donald-trump?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1810164&post_id=163326439&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
"America’s mothers gave birth to lions, not sheep."
(Steve Schmidt,
May 11, 2025)
https://steveschmidt.substack.com/p/americas-mothers-gave-birth-to-lions?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=836444&post_id=163325590&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
'"Trump is out of the loop': Questions raised about president's 'ignorance' on hot topics."
Donald Trump could be "out of the loop," according to a new Washington Post analysis.
Aaron Blake, senior political reporter for WaPo, wrote on Saturday that the president appears to be taking a backseat in his own presidency, despite criticizing his predecessor for being asleep at the wheel.
According to Blake, Trump has himself "suggested he’s not involved in major decisions."
"One of the major themes of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign was the idea that Joe Biden had no idea what was happening around him," Blake wrote. "But less than four months after taking over from Biden, it’s Trump who, in his own telling, is often unaware of major events surrounding him, and directly involving his administration."
In addition to "pleading ignorance" on some issues, Blake highlights how Trump has also distanced himself from certain administration moves. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-ignorance-out-of-loop/
"Trump's 'troubling' new move can 'absolutely' be used to 'undercut' his legal case."
Donald Trump's administration just took action in a way that could negatively impact a separate lawsuit, a legal expert said Saturday.
Former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg, who previously commented on Trump's criminal legal matters, appeared on MSNBC over the weekend to discuss the administration's current cases.
The host asked Greenberg about a judge temporarily blocking Trump's deportations of Asian migrants to Libya, and how that might be affected by the administration's separate move to charter a plane to bring White South African refugees to the U.S.
"So could that be used to undercut the administration's argument in court that they are under duress from this onslaught of migration?" the host asked.
Greenberg answered, "Absolutely." (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-libya-move-undercuts-case/
'"We're not playing': DHS spokesperson reveals plans on CNN, to arrest members of Congress."
During an appearance on CNN Saturday morning, where she was tasked with defending the questionable arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by a mob of armed ICE agents outside of an DHS facility, a spokesperson for the agency stated there are plans to arrest more lawmakers in the coming days.
Speaking with host Victor Blackwell, Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at DHS, and former advisor to failed GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, kept insisting that Mayor Baraka was arrested for "storming" the facility, despite video showing him being taken into custody outside the chain-link gate.
After she grimly recited that the mayor and members of Congress, who were also in attendance, "put law enforcement at risk, this actually put the detainees, as well, at risk," she added more arrests would be forthcoming. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/dhs-arrest-members-of-congress/
"Judges overseeing Trump lawsuits raise red flags over new 'unsettling' intimidation tactic."
Judges, who are being tasked with ruling on the flood of lawsuits filed against Donald Trump's administration, are finding themselves on the receiving end of a new intimidation tactic designed to remind them that critics know where they and members of their family live.
According to a report from the Washington Post, judges have reached out to the Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshals Service after receiving unsolicited pizzas delivered at their places of residence, which began in February and have continued to increase since then.
As the Post's Derek Hawkins wrote, "The U.S. Marshals Service has been tracking the deliveries, and judges have been sharing details about their experiences in hopes of finding out more about what they call an ongoing attempt at intimidating the judiciary." (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-judge-threats-2671932630/
'"Everything is worse' at Kennedy Center, as the 'Trump anti-Midas touch' takes hold."
In an interview with Slate's Mary Harris, the New Yorker's Katy Waldman stated that nothing is going well at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, since Donald Trump took over the venerable Washington D.C. institution.
Following up on earlier reports that crowd-pleasing –– and ticket-selling – performances like the musical "Hamilton" have bailed on appearing, due to the president's meddling, Waldman bluntly claimed, "Everything is worse."
Singling out Richard Grenell, who Trump put in place to oversee his vision of what the Kennedy Center should be, Waldman noted a purge of employees that followed and explained, " think the ways in which he has fired people or laid people off have been somewhat heartless. And also, there’s been a lot of slippery explanations," while describing his manner of dealing with people as " Seed any ground, come in hot, attack, attack, attack." (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-kennedy-center-2671929401/?u=7b9efb3185bef2bd309f85021fcf366956aa9a477375b276f5af3843618fd1f1
"Trump 'screws MAGA voters' over, as attempt to burn Biden backfires."
Donald Trump recently went all out in an effort to reverse a Joe Biden-era program, only to hurt his own voters in the process, according to a report.
Greg Sargent, staff writer at the New Republic, wrote over the weekend that the president "grew angry over a Biden-era program with the word 'equity' in its name, so he ended it." (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-screws-over-maga-voters/
"It took 5 years to write this Mother's Day column. My fury at Trump stopped me every time."
My mom died from COVID in 2020, just after Mother’s Day. I couldn’t write about it until I could be honest about who she was, a feat complicated by my then-pending congressional race, which served my own ass to me on an unceremonious platter. Apparently climate change wasn’t at the top of voters’ concerns then. Today, it feels like the GOP is deliberately accelerating it.
The worst part of my mom’s death was that she — like most COVID patients — died alone in a sterile hospital room with no family allowed to visit. Every time I tried to write this Mother's Day column, my simmering anger at how Donald Trump mismanaged and lied to the country about the coronavirus percolated into a full boil that scalded my best intentions. Instead of honoring my mother’s truth without deflection or self-pity, I kept churning out bitter screeds about how elections have consequences, and our democracy wouldn’t be on the brink if only — if only — everyone who cares actually bothered to vote. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/covid-deaths-under-trump/?u=7b9efb3185bef2bd309f85021fcf366956aa9a477375b276f5af3843618fd1f1
Watch: "SECRET Video EXPOSES Trump DOJ COVER UP for his PAST", on YouTube.
(Meidas Touch)
https://youtu.be/b2YomgDEl1k?si=TodhURj-hGryaaL5
Bleach blonde babbling bondage Bondi beotch strikes again. She was horrible here in Florida too. Good riddance to bad rubbish, and a lying, ruthless, Trump ass kisser, big time. She needs to be ousted ASAP!
"Fox Doxxing Meidas Did Not Go as Planned…SEND A MESSAGE!!"
(MeidasTouch Network and Ben Meiselas,
May 11, 2025)
Let’s face it: we need to recognize that as Trump and MAGA and Fox get more desperate, they are coming for us. They want to shut us down. And they want to cause us harm. It’s the reality. We also recognize that our strength is the strength of this community. It’s the Meidas Mighty. (Continued)
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/fox-doxxing-meidas-did-not-go-as?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3078900&post_id=163296202&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Watch: "The #constitution and the #SupremeCourt are clear. #Trump cannot suspend #habeascorpus." on YouTube.
(Ohh That's Rich)
https://youtube.com/shorts/X6KiTOJNiY0?si=zzuoY9j69vcZ5oRI
Watch: "Trump LOSES IT, as PANIC over FULL COLLAPSE Sets In", on YouTub.
(Meidas Touch)
https://youtu.be/_yAjHVchMBU?si=ZzUuamPhy372su3G
47 is taking a sledgehammer to your entire country. YOU NEED TO STOP THIS RUSSIAN TEAM POSING AS AN “ADMINISTRATION”
"Sunday thought;
Moral clarity in a time of monsters."
(Robert Reich
May 11, 2025)
We are living in a time when monsters roam the globe: Trump, Putin, Netanyahu, Xi, Modi, Erdoğan, and others.
They are destroying countless lives, fueling hate, spreading fear.
What is our moral obligation, as human beings, in the face of this? How do we maintain integrity in a time of monsters? (Continued)
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-68f?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=365422&post_id=163068198&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Not the biggest fan of Newsome but like what he’s doing!!!
Governor Newsom for future President? Yes!
Newsom is one of the smartest governors serving. Trump knows this and goes
After him because of
It
Governor Newsom has more responsibility than many so called world leaders and yet in our Country he’s perceived as too liberal to responsibly lead our Country. Somehow between now and the next presidential election he has to change that perception. As a for instance, there’s an old saying that you have to look the part to get the part that I believe is true. His appearance with an open shirt and sports coat might play well in California, but not in middle and rural America.
I have a balanced budget suggestion for Trump to follow his instincts to cut taxes to the poor and raise taxes at the top, like Newsom was talking about. https://hjamesphd.substack.com/p/president-trump-trust-your-bipartisan
"EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump Targets Democratic Fundraising Apparatus."
(Aaron Parnas,
May 10, 2025)
This weekend, I sat down with Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO of ActBlue—the powerhouse fundraising platform behind the Democratic Party’s electoral engine. The timing couldn't be more critical. Just days ago, Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting ActBlue, alleging it has accepted illegal foreign donations and hinting at potential federal action to shut it down. (Continued)
https://aaronparnas.substack.com/p/exclusive-donald-trump-targets-democratic?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1810164&post_id=163303099&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Watch: "Trump ARRESTED a MAYOR For Standing Up To ICE", on YouTube.
(Tennessee Brando)
https://youtu.be/gwqUvcnhWu4?si=CQgb4yu6btnoRoc2
"Habeas Corpus Is on Death Row."
Stephen Miller plans to kill habeas corpus; giving Trump the power to jail critics, to jail anyone, indefinitely. They did it to me; you’re next.."
(Michael Cohen and MeidasTouch Network,
May 10, 2025)
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/habeas-corpus-is-on-death-row?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3078900&post_id=163294725&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Thx Ben & MTN! Appreciate your interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom. He’s well spoken & intelligent. And dumpty? Childlike & ignorant.
Remember when dumpty thought it would be a great idea to turn on the faucet in California to stop the wildfires?? The result? Water went nowhere near the fires & will cause agriculture to suffer due to lack of stored water this summer.
Stay safe & stay strong.. Fight back!
STOP PLATFORMING THIS GUY. Hard pass. He's a weakling who stands for nothing & can't read the room. All he cares about is the White House…and appeasing thecsame corporate interests T has, trying to get him there.
Watch: "Trump ARRESTED a MAYOR For Standing Up To ICE", on YouTube.
(Tennessee Brando)
https://youtu.be/gwqUvcnhWu4?si=CQgb4yu6btnoRoc2
trump has bankrupt every company he has had. Newsom runs a state that is now either the 4th or 5th largest economy in the world....fox entertainers have a hard time keeping up with him, but love the president of the US who cannot speak in complete sentences. I imagine the fox people were a bit nervous to try to interview a person who can give you facts in sentences, but then they know their viewers don't care about reality so they can continue their entertainment.
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Worst is yet to come. Donald "The Beast" Trump is building a wall once again. Colossal tariff wall that is the beginning of the end for the system of down. At first the beast will pull the plug out of the global economy. The worst financial crisis of human history will pull a swarm of the banks underwater and the bank run begins. Then the beast will collapse a mountain of debt shattering the backbone of the monetary system causing a systemic risk to realize. Finally the beast will cast American citizens into a system slavery under the name of Ronald Wilson Reagan, just to "honor his legacy" count the number. After the destruction a new world order will be established in the US. And the Golden Age begins from the ruins of the world wide collapse. All of the system slaves will love it. No more cash - just digital transactions. No more traditional criminal activity. No more tax evasion. No more transactions without the "all seeing eye". Outcasts will hate the world without freedom, hope and privacy. To cover up the mess and distract the public by smoke and mirrors, the beast will engage in a war with Iran. Lies and deceit, corruption and decay, dancing on the graves will continue. Until; Black hole sun, won't you come, won't you come... I want to play a game. Time has come to opt out of the empire of filth. Live or die...
Finally!!! Let's get this rolling, ads, billboards, protests, more town halls. Rumor has it that Trump is militarizing local law enforcement to combat PEACEFUL protests. Can anyone confirm or deny that,
I really like governor newsom but i was disappointed about his answer about transgener in sports. He was asked if he concerned about boys playing girls sports. He knows it's a trap / talking point and a non issue. I wish he pushed back. Plus when they called senator Warren [ Pocahontas] he chuckled but corrected them. I wish , again, he came back stronger. That's insulting, immature and it's a bully technique. We need to call them out not let it roll by to get other points across. I expect better from our democrats.
Trump isn't just an economic arsonist, he's a dangerous international and domestic TARIFFIST!
By interviewing Newsom, Medias has hurt it's integrity and credibility. Newsome used to be top of my Presidential picks and was for many years. His decision to hear the other side out on his podcast while a coup is in progress. When you post an interview with the headline "Newsom tries to undo the damage he caused himself explains why he really wasn't selling out Dems and the left" I'll listen. And it better be a good explanation or filled with mea culpas. Otherwise I'm done with him and suspect if he's the 2028 Dem nom, we're gonna lose again
go brother!
chump is controlled by big money , hurt one of them and shit will happen....so simple = everyone!! BUY GAS FROM ANY PLACE BUT SHELL OIL ....watch chump jump when shell calls him up and ream's his ass !!!
35% of the country are drinking chumps Kool-Aid and there gone . 65% of the country know he is destroying the country are country!!! .....something has to happen ....not talk talk talk WE NEED A PLAN ....something we all can do to show our disdain for this administration. !!! ...
The ads are smart. The felon’s regime is now running ads on the “news radio” wbbm in Chicago. Time for democrats to do the same on the media favored by the felon’s supporters.
I am sure it is not just dolls and backpacks that are at stake here. Why the focus on toys and school supplies only? It almost makes it sound trivial.
Red states have the worst congressional representation yet they continually vote them in. And they take more from the federal government than they pay in. Blue states are tired of their neediness.
I can never get behind somebody that decided it was a good idea to platform Steve bannon and Charlie dumb ass Kirk
It’s nice to see that Gavin Newsome can go after Trump without throwing trans people or houseless people under the bus while doing it for a change
Great interview!
Is there anyone left at Fox.
Newsom sold out the trans population - threw them right under the bus. He's really terrific in so many ways, but how do we trust him now?
I don’t have any respect for this bum. He talks a good game, but he’s a fair-weather friend. If we elect that asshole, we’ll be right back to neoliberalism.
Billboards with info and a link to verify the info.
Newton comes with facts not propaganda like trump
Keep it up Gavin Newsom!!!
Dems really are our own worst enemy, aren't we? I can't believe we're squabbling over factory fires and environmentalist purity when basic human rights are being violated every day, in every part of the country. Be better, folks.
Watch: "Trump Judge SHUTS DOWN Scheme to STEAL Supreme Court Seat", on YouTube.
(AF Legal/Meidas+)
https://youtube.com/shorts/oQOg05QpEQQ?si=tHf1qzwM7cQiRit8
Watch: "Trump gets RUDE AWAKENING,. as Pritzker Family Feud BOILS OVER!", on YouTube.
(Mary Trump)
https://youtu.be/IVpPv7B_YNI?si=XlasiQPRE_U_Emtk
Gavin Newsom needs to keep putting the criticism on Criminal trump on Fox news and other right wing media outlets.
Awesome! Go Meidas & Governor Newsom, keep it up!! With profound gratitude, a concerned citizen from Boston
Keep spreading the truth!
No, guys. No, No, No. It's not tariffs. Everyone and their cousin knows these are Trumps beautiful tariffs. And No Gavin Newsom is Not the messenger- he's another political opportunist and it oozes out of every pore.
The message is Democracy versus Fascism. And Fascism has won every match by enacting illegal tariffs, illegal Presidential decrees, failing to obey the courts.
What is the consequence? Nothing. Crickets.
Democrats, moral Republicans and Libertarians, Independents all need to come together under the banner of the Constitution. Now!!
tRump has absolutely no idea what he’s doing. Period.
Bahahahahaha
I want to be a paid subscriber but I've got no money. 71 & disabled and bla bla bla. You are doing so much to bring the truth to people like me! Thank you... 💙💜🩵 🐸 Ribbit
I call for the arrest of DUMP, Bondi, Hegseth, Ka$h, and Homan. Newsom have your AG call for their arrest and make it so.
My husband worked in the automotive industry for many years, dealing with supply chain management and cost accounting. He has been saying this same thing repeatedly and is quite glad he is retired at this time. Literally, it is going to ultimately SHUT PLANTS DOWN cold. Because, shipments come in daily to make the cars…..they don’t have a back,of if supplies because there isn’t room to storm them. If the supplies don’t come in, the cars cannot be assembled, and the line shuts down. Boom. 🎤. Workers are laid off, often without pay.
They should run these ads during any major event. Sporting events, country music shows, billboards on major interstate highways. Put it out there.
How does one maintain sanity in the middle of all of this non government???Congress, Amendment 25, Impeach and send 45/47 to prison. He is violating the Constitution daily.
Thank you Meidas Touch for continuing to highlight how often and consistently Newsom fights against Trump. Ignore the left winged purity politic players, the cancel culture crew. Newsom has been fighting Trump outwardly for years, well before other Governors and members of Congress. As a fellow Californian, you recognize, as do I, what an excellent Governor he has been in our state and also how afraid Trump is of Gavin. Well done!!
Way to go, Gov. Newsom. Take trump on. He is a spoiled idiot. No morals.
It's all about getting rich and staying rich...and getting his billionaire friends more money as well.
I admire and respect Governor Newsom and I am grateful every day to have lived here most of my life.
He is and has been A wonderful governor.
Great to see my Governor. Feels good to see a well informed, intelligent politician. They're so rare now a days.
I can see why trumpthinskins is jealous of Gov. Newsom: He's handsome and intelligent and cares about citizens. Amazing man......Newsom for President!!!
I believe in the Pope EU the world and CA and America it is going to actions with laws for all applicable and foreign entities should not have a say in our democracy through corporate contractual agreements or crypto secrecy we have a constitution that applies like Article 1 Senator Chris Murphy points this out concisely our Declaration is there for all of us and all our stories listening to experience from our families communities and co workers matter. An idea for states is implement trade agreements with our allies stregthen our ties and build bridges with GOP Republicans honor family and law Democrats find compromises and work to improve immigration social programs together with Bill Gates Mark Cuben Warren Buffet and include Hollywood Billionaires too even Sports efficianados and people in the communities more than taking photos and the image in CA we walk together as we are striving for a better tomorrow with heart and love.
NO TRUST world realiezes the US leader is mentally ill. and dangerous and angry over shipping people out of the country. Plust cutting money away from whee it's needed......I think he wants war and he shall have it
He is playing the Market and making money 💰
Please All. Don’t get distracted by this or any other Democratic comments or editorial comments you judge to be “important.” Keep focused on Trump, Vance, Johnson, Musk and John Vought! Ask every Democrat, Independent and questioning voter to start a nationwide awareness of Project 2025. Why is no one talking about reading the Trump Administration owner’s manual????
Governor, we will fight the monster with pitchforks and torches. Thank you and push the rest of our Democrats reps to the forefront as you exhibit Sir.
Jasmine Crockett is a ghetto blaster divisive idiot fucking moron,,, The more people like this are seen as the face of the Democratic party. the further they fall behind.. This twat can not even remember what happened in November.. What a fucking stupid thing to say,,, Look at what shew wears!!! Yellow slippers? Give me a break,,, Hey,,we are not in the hood, now! What a pathetic imbecile
During the conversation, Crockett turned to who the Democrats might run in the next presidential election and said she’s already hearing chatter of who donors are rallying behind. “It is, it is this fear that the people within the party, within the primary system, will have about voting for a woman because every time we voted for a woman, we’ve lost,” she began, adding:
So far. And I think that that’s a natural fear because we just want to win. So there’s a lot of people that are like, you know what? Like, let’s go find the safest white boy we can find. I mean, I’m just saying.
What's the weather like today in Moscow, Comrade?
You fucking piecedsof shit become more like Trump every day... the amazing thing is that you are so simple minded that you think that because I call out the left crap bullshit that I am pro Trump.. I have been a Democrat since before you were waiting for those perky breasts to blossom,,,, so go fuck yourself,, twat
Right NOW is when stores put in their Christmas orders. With not knowing what tariffs will be when those orders are shipped, many have already cancelled their orders. It's really almost too late, since they cannot depend on Trump to stabilize tariffs. Shelves will be empty for Christmas, which for most stores is almost half of their yearly sales.
Newsome would be a great president.
Isn't Newsom all in on tariffing the movie industry though. I read that..if so .seems he is playing both sides?
The billboards are great because if you are just watching Fox News, you are in another universe. Got to break in!
Another great interview! If love to see Gavin Newsom run for President!! He would be a solid candidate (once we impeach the Orange Ape)!! Love his ad that’s going to be run on Fox! Here’s hoping Fox don’t run scared and stop the ad from running!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🖐️🖐️HANDS OFF!!🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪ELBOWS UP!!🇨🇦🥰🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙💙
This is the intentional destruction of Blue Sanctuary cities, the shipping destinations and embarcations most affected by these ludicrious tariffs. The war is on our major cities and our Democratic voting citizens. Nothing haphazard here. Trump is the instrument, not the mastermind.
"BREAKING: Department of Homeland Security Considers Arresting Members of Congress."
(Aaron Parnas
May 10, 2025)
Just a day after the shocking arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for allegedly trespassing at an ICE facility, the Department of Homeland Security has confirmed it may arrest Democratic members of Congress involved in a confrontation with law enforcement at another New Jersey ICE site. This is no longer business as usual.
We are now seeing elected officials—mayors, and potentially members of Congress—being targeted and cuffed. If this continues, how long before journalists like me are next? They are already calling for my arrest, but like the members of Congress who stood at the ICE facility, I am not backing down, and am not going anywhere. (Continued)
https://aaronparnas.substack.com/p/breaking-department-of-homeland-security?utm_source=podcast-email&publication_id=1810164&post_id=163284292&utm_campaign=email-play-on-substack&utm_content=watch_now_gif&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Watch: "Trump in CHAOS, as His Own Advisors HURT HIM", on YouTube.
(AF Legal/Meidas+)
https://youtube.com/shorts/CqT9hmQdPHw?si=paXAXWPcNvcV0kwD
Great interview with Governor Newsom, Ben. Thank you.
The longer Trump is allowed to continue, the higher the inflation is going to be!
And it is not going to deflate back to the 2024 prices!
No stability with Donny around.
Ben, I am asking you to do something that may seem silly. Please use correct numbers when using a Trump statement "one doll, one pencil", that is basic but if we are speaking the truth this matters to some. Thank you for your substack I value it.
Replace the word Dolls with Meals.
We haven't been united states since trump first campaigned for president on his platform of hate, divisiveness, and lies. We're even further away from being united now. We are still America, but we're light-years away from being united.
"It's the Corruption, stupid." TY to James Carville.
Thank you!!!
Govener newsone is wonderful, I wish he was our president, he has such class.
Just a small correction:
Gov. Newsom said "CaliforniaFacts dot GOV" but it's actually "dot COM". I tried both just to be sure.
The only resolution to bring order back to the US economy is to remove Trump. He is not presidential material!
Governor Newsom should run for president.
Maybe he can also address the overt corruption/graft/scamming going on ...we're in a kleptocracy.
Doesn’t matter if Newsom does an interview with the human halibut hybrid Charlie Kirk. If the Dems don’t find the middle, it’s game over.
Newsom presidential bid to come.
He won't have my vote.
I would vote for a cup of frozen yogurt over what we have now.
🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for going into the lion 's den for all of us.
Email your thoughts to SCOTUS at: pio@supremecourt.gov
(Thanks Barb Orze)
"Supreme Court is days from hearing what could be most important Trump case this year."
The Supreme Court is on the brink of hearing a case with huge ramifications for the legal battles going on at all levels against Donald Trump's administration and beyond, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
The case in question is Trump v. CASA, which involves the dispute over Trump's executive order summarily reinterpreting the Fourteenth Amendment to eliminate birthright citizenship in the United States. Lower courts have already ripped Trump's order to shreds, but he wants the Supreme Court to do more than just let him go ahead with the order — he also wants them to limit courts' ability to even issue nationwide injunctions against his orders going forward. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/supreme-court-2671925770/
"Trump is wallowing in 'growing frustration', that his job is harder this time."
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump has recently taken to complaining to dinner companions at his Mar-a-Lago resort that things are not going as well as he thought they would in his return to the presidency.
Now that he is over 100 days into his second term, the president in recent weeks has expressed growing dissatisfaction that he hasn't been able to deliver on his promise to end the war in Ukraine and has even taken to wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin has been stringing him along. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-job-harder/
'"Why are we not talking about his mental acuity?'
MSNBC host nails growing Trump problem."
During an MSNBC panel on recent proclamations from Donald Trump that have left observers baffled, "The Weekend" co-host Jonathan Capehart expressed dismay that there is not more attention being paid to the president's state of mind. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-mental-acuity-2671928467/
'"Civil war is coming to the Trump movement': Expert says MAGA could soon tear itself apart."
Donald Trump's base of support may soon fracture into two competing far-right factions, according to one expert.
The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Chaffin and Zusha Elinson reported Friday that two camps within the MAGA world are emerging and will likely battle for supremacy during Trump's second term. They wrote that on one side are "tech bros racing to create a new future," with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as the quintessential example. On the other side are "conservative Catholics who yearn for an imagined past," like Vice President JD Vance, who seek to upend the liberal establishment and return America to a "bygone era." (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/maga-civil-war-2671925908/?u=7b9efb3185bef2bd309f85021fcf366956aa9a477375b276f5af3843618fd1f1
'"Bad news for JD Vance’: New pope could spell trouble for US politicians."
A new op-ed published Friday suggested that the election of Pope Leo XIV – the first American pope – could pose challenges for U.S. politicians like Vice President JD Vance, who have aligned themselves with Catholic ideology.
That’s according to Commonweal editor-at-large Mollie Wilson O’Reilly, who argued Friday that Pope Leo’s American roots and fluency in English remove longtime language barriers between the Vatican and American elected officials. Unlike his predecessors, she told readers, the new pope is expected to speak directly to American Catholics. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/pope-leo-vance/
"Trump's treason has just one thing blocking its path — and it's taking a battering."
On Wednesday, Chief Justice John Roberts, in a not-so-veiled swipe at Donald Trump, stressed that the U.S. Constitution’s “main innovation” was the creation of an independent judiciary. Our constitutional system of government only works, he emphasized, if power shared between the three branches of federal government remains equal and balanced, and it is up to the courts, not Trump, to decide what makes it so.
Roberts’ remarks followed the Trump regime’s astonishing flurry of attacks against the judiciary. On April 25, Attorney General Pam Bondi called judges who refused to legitimize Trump’s power grabs “deranged,” then, with characteristic bombast, warned the judiciary, “we will come after you and we will prosecute you.”
That same day, Kash Patel had a Wisconsin judge perp-walked out of the courthouse in handcuffs, because she allowed a defendant to exit from a side door to the main hall where everyone else, including the FBI, was waiting. Three days later, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt intimated that Trump could have Supreme Court justices arrested. (Continued)
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/trump-treason/
"Fox Just Doxxed Meidas… We Need Your Help!!"
(Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network,
May 10, 2025)
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/fox-just-doxxed-meidas-we-need-your?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3078900&post_id=163253677&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Watch: "Republicans Caught ALTERING EVIDENCE at MAJOR HEARING", on YouTube.
(Meidas Touch)
https://youtu.be/WnEv1nrdkLk?si=2CEaqVjnOGpypS0I
Watch: "Trump Tries TO BAN MSNBC, After Getting BRUTALLY EXPOSED", on YouTube.
(Tennessee Brando)
https://youtu.be/3vLUjRR3jY0?si=mExMlbBvWEZH8z1s
Watch: "Trump DESTROYS Himself, As EVERYTHING IMPLODES", on YouTube.
(AF Legal/Meidas+)
https://youtube.com/shorts/PhPwGVOdgSw?si=KAsmjmSWk17DT0i_
Watch: "Trump FALLS ASLEEP, as WAR ESCALATES and HE FAILS", on YouTube.
(Meidas Touch)
https://youtu.be/xNRV3TyY5GU?si=bxpY1tKepMRk8sc7
"The Biggest Presidential Con in History."
Today Heather and I take a deep dive into the most corrupt presidential administration in history. We look in detail at Trump’s crypto deals designed to enrich him and his family and milk the presidency, and Musk’s deals to enrich himself by, for example, having the State Department push other nations to use his Starlink satellites. The stench from these and other examples of self-dealing is worse by the day — even as the regime cuts programs most Americans depend on in order to make room in the federal budget for another giant tax cut disproportionately benefiting big corporations and the super-rich. (Continued)
Please pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, take our poll, and join in the discussion.
(The Coffee Klatch for May 10, 2025, With Heather Lofthouse and yours truly, Robert Reich,
May 10, 2025)
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-biggest-presidential-con-in-history?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=365422&post_id=163243226&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email