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

[BumRushDaShow]

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

[Lovie777]

1. I hope it's going viral...................

corporate media will bury it and propaganda will proceed.

[Auggie]

6. I saw it on TikTok

[HoosierDebbie]

7. Newsom's address was carried live on The Meidas Touch Network on YouTube

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

[Stargazer99]

10. Maybe it is time to put some of their addresses in public-nothing like the taste of one's own medicine

[HoosierDebbie]

11. Address - as in Gettysburg Address

[Dulcinea]

14. CNN carried it. nt

[travelingthrulife]

2. thank you, Gavin

The moment we have all been dreading is here.

[BlueKota]

3. Glad he is speaking out

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."

[Evolve Dammit]

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

[Mr.Bee]

4. That's What I was Sayin' The Other Day...

California Today, Your State Tomorrow
United Divided Police-States of America

[Stuckinthebush]

5. This is what we need!

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

[Evolve Dammit]

8. Spot on correct Governor.

[Clouds Passing]

12. When are ALL of the Democratic Governors going to come out with Gavin to stand/speak as one?!

[DENVERPOPS]

13. Not only the Dem Governors

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