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Newsom Vs. Trump | Pivot

June 13, 2025 / 01:08

This episode discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent televised address regarding Trump's actions and their implications for democracy. Topics include immigration enforcement, the role of ICE, and Newsom's emerging leadership in the Democratic Party.

Governor Gavin Newsom highlights the current challenges facing democracy, stating that California's situation may be a precursor for other states. He emphasizes the importance of addressing immigration issues, particularly the impact of ICE actions on law-abiding immigrants.

The conversation touches on the effectiveness of Newsom as a messenger for the Democratic Party, with commentary on how his stance resonates with voters and businesses affected by immigration policies.

Discussion also includes the challenges faced by employers due to immigration enforcement and the broader implications for democracy and civil rights.

TL;DR

Gavin Newsom addresses Trump's actions, immigration issues, and his leadership role in the Democratic Party.

Video

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California Governor Gavin Newsome, who
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has gotten a lot of attention and is
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doing quite a good job pushing back,
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spoke out about Trump's actions in a
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televised address on Tuesday, calling
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this a perilous moment for democracy.
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California may be first, but it clearly
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will not end here. Other states are
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next. Democracy is next. Well done,
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Gavin. I have to say, I think Gavin
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Newsome is now coming out of this the
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deacto leader of the Democratic Party,
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and that was a void the size of freaking
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Grand Canyon. I do think Nuome has been
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an effective messenger. Every time he
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speaks, he goes, "We've worked with ICE
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to remove criminals, immigrants from our
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state. We do it all the time." There was
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images today of ICE people chasing farm
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workers across a field. This is weird to
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people, especially employers. You know,
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it starts to hit businesses because
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Stephen Miller can't find enough
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immigrants. It reminds me a little doge.
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They didn't really find as much, right?
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They didn't find as much trouble. They
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have to go after law-abiding people who
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are here illegally, who are paying
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taxes. I feel like which of the dueling
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messages is going to work? We'll see.

Episode Highlights

  • Gavin Newsom's Address on Democracy
    California Governor Gavin Newsom calls out Trump's actions as a threat to democracy.
    “This is a perilous moment for democracy.”
    @ 00m 09s
    June 13, 2025
  • Newsom Emerges as Democratic Leader
    Gavin Newsom is seen as the de facto leader of the Democratic Party.
    “Well done, Gavin.”
    @ 00m 18s
    June 13, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Perilous Moment00:09
  • Democratic Leadership00:18
  • Effective Messenger00:22

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