Kristi Noem Caught Lying On Live TV, The World Says No To Trump, and Gov. Spanberger Voids GOP ICE Arrangement, Rebuilds DEI Initiatives On Day 1
Plus, Dems take a hard stand against Trump’s abusive federal agents
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MLK DAY
In honor of MLK Day, I wanted to revisit my conversation with MLK III. The son of the civil rights icon warned that Trump adds “lighter fluid” to fires instead of putting them out, and said the Trump regime is seeking to “segregate our nation.”
MLK III made it clear that this is not the America his father dreamed about, saying the American spirit is defined by people who “come wanting to help” during tragedy, no matter who you are. He emphasized that we must elevate good people who treat “humankind with humanity, with justice, with dignity, with respect.”
As he told me: “We have to be the change … And if love is not yet won, then victory is not yet won.”
SPANBERGER MAKES MOVES
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger was sworn in on Saturday in front of a crowd of around 5,000 supporters.
Spanberger then immediately got to work—signing ten executive orders after the ceremony. “Today, we are responding to the moment,” she said. “We are setting the tone for what Virginians can expect over the next four years: pragmatic leadership focused on lowering costs and delivering results.”
One of those orders rescinded a mandate from former GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin that required state and local law enforcement to play the role of federal immigration agents in certain situations. In another order, Spanberger reinstated DEI initiatives, reversing Youngkin’s dismantling of those programs.
NOEM EMBARRASSED ON SUNDAY SHOW
Yesterday, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem got called out while trying to spread her propaganda. When Noem was asked about the ICE officer who killed Renee Nicole Good, Noem feigned outrage, saying that identifying Officer Jonathan Ross was dangerous doxxing. It was a sad attempt to deflect, as the officer’s name is already public knowledge.
And Noem unraveled when the host called out one of her lies. Noem claimed that 70% of the people arrested by immigration agents had criminal backgrounds, before she was brutally fact-checked with her own agency’s data—which puts the figure at 47%. So of course Noem kept lying and called the Trump regime’s numbers wrong. It was absolutely unhinged.
PUSHBACK AGAINST ICE
Speaking of ICE, Democrats are taking a much bolder stand against the agency—as they should. Dem Rep. Eric Swalwell said that if elected governor of California, he would take away ICE’s “immunity,” direct law enforcement “to prosecute” agents, and revoke their “driver’s licenses.” Swalwell added: “Good luck walking to work, a**holes.”
Meanwhile, Dem Sen. Ruben Gallego is calling for ICE to be “totally torn down.” And Dem Rep. Robin Kelly, who has filed articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem, told the DHS Secretary: “You have violated your oath of office and there will be consequences.”
PROTESTS IN GREENLAND AND DENMARK
Protests took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and in Nuuk, Greenland, over the weekend. Thousands took to the streets to demonstrate against Trump’s plans to invade Greenland. Folks held signs that read “Yankee Go Home” and “No Annexation Without Representation,” and wore red hats that said “Make America Go Away.”
A local carpenter in Nuuk, Larserak Matthiessen, stated: “Our land is not for sale. They think they can just walk in here with a checkbook? This isn’t real estate—this is our home.” And the Premier of Greenland, Múte B. Egede, said: “We are not for sale, and we cannot simply be taken.”
I’m glad people around the world are sounding the alarm, but they can’t vote to stop Trump. That responsibility falls squarely on us.
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Onward!
Scott
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I have three questions for you today:
How can we best respond to politicians who post MLK quotes today but are firmly against everything Dr. King truly stood for?
What do you think about the anti-Trump protests abroad?
What are your thoughts about how Gov. Spanberger kicked off her new administration?
You can listen to my interview with MLK III here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2smw5n
My interview with Rep. Robin Kelly on impeaching Noem: https://tinyurl.com/y3fx5pt2
Today we are focused on these 4 actions:
Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: https://tinyurl.com/253mfne4
Demand AG Bondi release ALL of the Epstein files now: https://tinyurl.com/yzm32ams
Pass bill on unmasking ICE and displaying clear ID: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82
Demand answers about Trump’s visibly deteriorating health: https://tinyurl.com/sk9xm38v
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I'm just going to quote President Obama's message today:
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy."