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Maddow: The movement against Trump is 'UNSTOPPABLE'
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 18:12
for a president who is flailing and panicking and literally calling in the troops to try to wage a physical war against his own people because the people are against him and he has no idea what to do about it. What we are seeing right now in California is a president panicking. We have never in never before in the history of the US presidency seen a president who is less popular than this one at this point in his term. And we have never seen a president less politically skilled, less politically equipped th ...
'He was manhandled': Democratic strategist reacts to senator's removal from news conference
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 12:16
and in sir sir hands up hands up I'm Senator Alex Padilla I have question for the secretary because the fact of the matter is a half a dozen violent criminals that you're rotating on your I want a ground on the ground on the ground behind your Hands behind your back on my hands. Good. Hand behind my back.All right. Cool. Other hand.Lay lay flat. Lay flat. Other hand.Sir. Other hand. There's no recording allowed out here.I did not know. There's no recording allowed out here. That was Democratic Senator Alex ...
California mayors call for end to federal immigration raids
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 12:15
farmers are being hurt badly by, you know, they have very good workers. They've worked for them for 20 years. They they're not citizens, but they've turned out to be, you know, great.And we're going to have to do something about that. We can't take farmers and take all their people and send them back because they don't have maybe what they're supposed to have, maybe not. And you know what's going to happen. And what is happening.They get rid of some of the people cuz you know you go into a farm and you look ...
The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell - June 12 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 06:55
International Relations & Security - Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, targeting multiple targets and senior Iranian leaders, with potential Mossad involvement [1][3] - The strike targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases, and residential compounds, with reports of casualties including the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard [3][4] - Concerns exist regarding Iran's retaliation capabilities and the potential for escalation in the Middle East, especially given limited US involvement [1][3][4] - The Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is criticized for potentially contributing to the current crisis [1] US Domestic Politics & Legal Matters - A federal judge ruled in favor of California Governor Gavin Newsome, ordering the California National Guard back under his command and criticizing Donald Trump's overreach [1][2] - The judge meticulously reviewed events in Los Angeles, concluding that local law enforcement had the situation under control and federal support was unnecessary [2][5] - The court decision is seen as a victory for democracy and a rejection of efforts to normalize military presence in US streets [1][2] - Senator Alex Padilla was reportedly attacked by federal agents in a federal building, raising concerns about the Trump administration's actions and potential abuse of power [2][3] Immigration Policy - Donald Trump seemingly surrendered on his promise of mass deportations, indicating a shift in policy towards recognizing the importance of immigrant workers in agriculture and hospitality [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] - Trump acknowledged the reliance of farmers and the hotel industry on immigrant labor, suggesting a willingness to allow them to stay in the US [7][11][12][13][14]
Lawrence: Trump surrenders on the central lie of his deportation campaign promises
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 04:25
Today's unlawful physical attack on United States Senator Alex Padilla by the totally unprofessional and incompetent federal agents who did that came after Donald Trump completely surrendered on his promise to deport 15 million people. The central lie of Donald Trump's deportation campaign promise came apart today when Donald Trump himself decided to agree with Senator Alex Padilla and agree with every Democrat in the House and Senate and agree with Kla Harris and agree with Joe Biden that of course we shou ...
'It's all BS from Trump': An emotional Sen. Padilla condemns Trump admin's treatment of immigrants
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 02:20
Immigration & Economic Impact - Immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, contribute significantly to California's economy as workforce, consumers, and entrepreneurs [7][8] - California's economy, the fourth largest globally, thrives due to immigrant contributions [7] - Policies targeting immigrants negatively impact community safety, economic growth, and overall prosperity [8] Immigration Policy & Practice - The speaker expresses emotional connection to farmers, cooks, and day laborers, understanding their struggles and sacrifices in pursuit of the American dream [1][3] - Concerns are raised about the administration's policy shift allowing federal agents to enter sensitive locations like schools and places of worship to target immigrants [6] - The speaker argues that immigration enforcement should focus on violent criminals, not law-abiding, peaceful, and hardworking individuals [5] - The speaker criticizes misinformation and disinformation regarding immigration, particularly from Trump, dismissing claims of invasions and insurrections as "BS" [4] California Context - California is the most populous and diverse state in the US, home to the largest immigrant population [7]
California Senator Handcuffed Outside Noem Briefing | Balance of Power Late Edition 06/12/2025
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-12 23:13
Political Tension & Civil Unrest - A California senator was forcibly removed and handcuffed after attempting to confront the Homeland Security Secretary regarding federal immigration crackdown in L A [1] - A Democratic congressman described the senator's treatment as outrageous and reminiscent of authoritarian regimes [1] - The Speaker of the House suggested the senator's behavior merited censure [1] - Homeland Security stated the senator engaged in disrespectful political theater and interrupted a live news conference [1] - The potential invocation of the Insurrection Act by President Trump and the presence of Marines in Los Angeles are points of concern [2] - Concerns exist regarding the use of the military for urban policing, deemed illegal by the military code of justice [2] - Protests are planned, and there are calls for peaceful demonstrations to avoid triggering a response [2] - There are concerns that Washington D C could be a dangerous place this weekend due to planned protests [28] Immigration Policy & Labor Shortages - President Trump acknowledged that his aggressive immigration policies are causing labor shortages in the farming and hospitality sectors [2][5] - Businesses have complained about the impact of deportations on the availability of seasonal and factory workers [5] - Nearly 40% of adults in a certain city and district were born in a foreign country, contributing to Silicon Valley's success [3] International Relations & Potential Conflict - Reports indicate Israel is reportedly ready to attack Iran, raising tensions despite ongoing talks [1] - President Trump stated Israel could strike Iran but advised against it while negotiations are ongoing [5][6] - The U S is evacuating people from its embassy in Iraq, signaling a potential conflict on the horizon [5] - Israel has been eager for a fight with Iran for years, but successive U S administrations have tried to restrain them [6] - The U S may withhold defensive support from Israel in the aftermath of an attack on Iran [7] Tragedy - A plane crashed in India, killing 200 people [1] - All but one of 242 people on board a Boeing 747 Dreamliner crashed shortly after taken off [7]
Sen. Padilla forcibly removed from Noem news conference #shorts #politics #immigration #trump
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-12 20:44
politicians in Los Angeles and in Bali. Sir, sir, hands up. Hands up.I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary because the fact of the matter is a half a dozen violent criminals that you're rotating on your on your I also want to have On the ground. On the ground. On the ground.Hands behind your back. Hands behind your back. If you If you my hands, go ahead and stand behind my back.All right. Cool. Other hand.Lay lay flat. Lay flat. Other hand.Turn. Other hand. ...
'These raids need to stop!': Farmer blasts Trump and ICE targeting agriculture workers
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 16:10
Ventura County has thousands of farms, more than 2,000, maybe as many as 3,000 farms that look just like this. There are tens of thousands of farm workers that work at these farms every single day. And many, if not most of them are undocumented immigrants.This is around the time that you would see a lot of workers out here. Uh, and today it has been a virtual ghost town of workers. That's our Jacob Soberof reporting from farm fields in California's Ventura County last night, noting that many fields were emp ...
Stoking 'chaos and division': Texas lawmaker blasts Trump and Abbott's use of National Guard
MSNBC· 2025-06-12 15:53
Let's bring in Democratic Congressman Greg Casar from Texas. He's a member of the House Oversight Committee. Congressman, thanks for stepping out of your hearing for a moment for us.Governor Abbott calling up the National Guard. Why. What are they responding to exactly.I thought bringing in the National Guard was supposed to be a last resort. The San Antonio example is proof that people like Governor Abbott and Donald Trump aren't trying to promote peace. They aren't responding to a dangerous situation.In f ...