The MeidasTouch Podcast Newsom Rips Trump to Pieces in Press Conference
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Oct 9, 2025 
Gavin Newsom, the dynamic Governor of California, takes center stage in a fiery press conference where he targets Donald Trump and GOP leaders. He tackles critical topics like disaster relief funding and healthcare, passionately criticizing Republican misinformation on Obamacare. Newsom also reveals California's plans to eliminate ultra-processed foods in schools and emphasizes discussions on fire safety and liability. With sharp social media jabs at Trump and a rallying cry to defend democracy, Newsom's insights are thought-provoking and timely.
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GOP Lies Are Political Theater
- Gavin Newsom accuses Trump and GOP leaders of knowingly lying about causes of the shutdown and its effects on health care costs.
- He highlights bipartisan opposition to massive premium increases and frames the lies as desperate political theater.
Premiums Could Skyrocket Without Subsidies
- Newsom warns that subsidies removal will spike premiums, citing Anthem Bronze going from $307 to $964 for many.
- He estimates 600,000 Californians losing coverage and over 4 million nationwide under proposed changes.
Demand Neutral Disaster Relief
- Call out and demand federal accountability when disaster relief is withheld for political reasons.
- Use taxpayer support and reciprocal aid to pressure leaders to fund recovery irrespective of state politics.