No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Gloves off: Newsom takes aim at Trump
Mar 11, 2026
Gavin Newsom, California governor and former San Francisco mayor known for progressive leadership, discusses confronting Trump-era tactics and threats to democracy. He describes organizing fast ballot fights, calling out corporate complicity, and why bolder political courage matters. Personal stories about political life and family add color to the conversation.
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Change Tactics To Defend Democracy
- Gavin Newsom argues Democrats must adopt aggressive, organized tactics to defend democracy rather than relying on op-eds or letters.
- Prop 50 mobilized grassroots fundraising ($118M) and a 90-day sprint to counter Texas redistricting and showed fighting fire with fire can work.
Security Deployments As Voter Intimidation
- Newsom frames federalized security actions and BORTAC deployments as intimidation tactics aimed at suppressing turnout among diverse communities.
- He cites Dodger Stadium deployment, 4,000 National Guard, and Trump messaging calling California rigged as a coordinated preview of national tactics.
Democratic Movement Is Building An Immune System
- Newsom says the party is "waking up its immune system" with more grassroots messengers and governors stepping up against national threats.
- He highlights bipartisan governor coordination, legal defense fundraising, and No Kings rallies as evidence the mobilization is spreading.