California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) Talks Donald Trump, ICE
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What are Governor Newsom's thoughts on Donald Trump's presidency?
Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio, news. So I think the situation in Minnesota is still on a lot of people's minds right now. I would like to hear what you thought of the events this weekend in Minneapolis, the death of Alex Freddie, and then what we're hearing today about a possible pullback by the Trump administration. Do you feel like that has credibility?
You got me on the credibility. Look, for me, just to contextualize the way I process this, this future happened here first in June of last year, where we had 4,000 National Guard that were federalized. We had 700 active duty Marines that were not sent overseas to protect our interests, were sent to seize control of the second largest city in the United States of America, Los Angeles, close to 5,000 federalized troops on the streets of an American city last June. That mindset was further stretched a few months later when in an effort to organize a construct to respond to what happened in Texas with midterm redistricting, we launched our campaign for Proposition 50 in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, the sacred site of where we were busing and interning the Japanese.
A well-known site for anyone down in Southern California. It was at the, of all places, Democracy Center. As we were walking in, people were being intimidated by a gentleman by the name of Bovino, Greg Bovino. Masked men surrounding the building, a poor guy selling strawberries across the street, disappeared, collateral damage, was found a few weeks later. tried to intimidate folks from assembling, we said that was a preview of things to come.
How does Governor Newsom view the situation in Minnesota?
On election day, In November, I wake up in the morning, true social, says the election's rigged, DOJ, prosecutors and investigators are there, the expectation that they were going to file a lawsuit, which they have done, as you know, was set, but they also set the tone of the day by sending out Bovino's team, the BORTAC teams, these are the border patrol tactical units, to Dodger Stadium, assembled there, in order to chill free expression and free speech for diverse communities that were already on edge on election day. These guys are not screwing around. So I'm getting that you're not satisfied. Nothing about what's happening in Minnesota and Minneapolis surprises me at all, quite the contrary.
And for a second, if Tom Homan, who was accused of a $50,000 bribe, where charges disappeared, speaking of disappearing, Cash, FBI, is the adult in the room. We are in more trouble than any of you think.
If Republicans don't agree to reform ICE, to pull back on the DHS budget, should Democrats close the government? That's now on the table.
I don't think it's not an option.
Well, it is an option.
It could happen tomorrow night. It's not an option.
What actions has California taken regarding federal law enforcement?
You want your republic. You want to save this democracy. You want to enjoy the 250th anniversary, maybe make the 251st anniversary of the historic project of our founding fathers. It's not an option. What did he do in Fulton County today? What did Pam Bondi demand in order to move out? This is the second demand in two days. Just 24 hours ago. I'm old enough to remember. Pam Bondi said, we'll leave, but we want your voting rolls.
This is the FBI rating voting rolls in Georgia around the 2020 election.
Well, but I'm referring to that as it relates to the Fulton County example today, which is all about setting the baseline that the last election, 2020, was rigged. So you should have zero confidence in the outcome of the midterm elections, which Donald Trump is going to get crushed. I mean, what more evidence do we need? It's a stacking of all of these things.
How does Governor Newsom respond to concerns about ICE and immigration policies?
He is not screwing around. He tried to light democracy on fire when he lost the election, tried to light it on fire, tried to destroy this democracy. He's trying to ruin our republic. He's trying to torch it. What more evidence do we need on a day-to-day basis? All of this is part of that same narrative, that same thread. It's tragic what's happening. A five-year-old angelic young boy used as leverage and collateral. This madness, masked men, not even identifying themselves, no warrants, terrorizing communities.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are Governor Newsom's thoughts on Donald Trump's presidency?
0:02–2:03
2
How does Governor Newsom view the situation in Minnesota?
2:03–3:19
3
What actions has California taken regarding federal law enforcement?
3:19–4:15
4
How does Governor Newsom respond to concerns about ICE and immigration policies?
4:15–5:14
5
What is Governor Newsom's perspective on the wealth tax proposal?
5:14–6:18
6
What measures is California implementing to address housing and affordability?
6:18–7:23
7
How does Governor Newsom describe California's economic recovery efforts?
7:23–8:18
8
What future plans does Governor Newsom have for California?
8:18–49:07
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