The MeidasTouch Podcast CA Governor Gavin Newsom Responds to Trump Deploying Marines
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Jun 10, 2025 
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, joins the discussion to share his insights on the controversial deployment of Marines in Los Angeles. He challenges the legitimacy of this move, arguing it's a 'manufactured crisis' that distracts from real issues. Newsom emphasizes the dangers of political figures threatening arrests, highlighting the implications for democracy and accountability. He reflects on a personal encounter with Trump, calling for a return to decency in leadership amidst turbulent political waters.
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Inefficiency of Military Deployment
- The deployment of National Guard and Marines in LA is excessive and inefficient, with many troops unused and in poor conditions.
- This creates chaos and disrupts essential public safety and environmental work in California.
Manufactured Crisis and National Threat
- The federal activation of National Guard troops and military reflects a manufactured crisis to assert control.
- This action threatens civil liberties and could become a national precedent beyond California.
Authoritarian Threats to Democracy
- Trump's call to arrest Newsom for winning an election is unprecedented and authoritarian.
- It signals a breakdown of democratic checks and balances in the US government.