The MeidasTouch Podcast California AG Rob Bonta Discusses Lawsuits Against Trump Regime
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May 11, 2025 
Rob Bonta, California's Attorney General, discusses his pivotal role in filing lawsuits to protect museums and challenge the Trump administration's policies. He highlights the detrimental effects of funding cuts on cultural institutions and explains how Democratic Attorneys General are collaborating to defend essential services like health care. Bonta also addresses the ongoing distractions caused by political turmoil and emphasizes the importance of fighting for constitutional rights, especially in the context of upcoming significant legal cases.
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Trump Targeting Museums' Funding
- Trump regime is cutting funds and removing artifacts from key museums across the U.S., including African-American and Japanese American museums.
- This move is part of a broader pattern of cruelty and undermining cultural and historical institutions nationwide.
Legal Wins Protect Critical Funding
- Courts have issued preliminary injunctions stopping Trump from unlawfully withholding congressionally appropriated funding for museums and COVID-19 school aid.
- These injunctions protect critical services from unlawful executive actions.
Dismantling of Health Services
- Trump and allies are dismantling key federal health and human services agencies, firing employees and cutting programs.
- This undermines life-saving services and represents cruelty towards the most vulnerable.