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California Governor Gavin Newsom, a figure synonymous with the state's leftward lurch, is now openly unleashing desperate threats against those who dare challenge his state's election process. Despite his administration's relentless efforts to cement Democrat control through legislative maneuvers and stonewalling federal oversight, Newsom's election-eve meltdown reveals a deep-seated panic that even his carefully constructed system might be faltering.

Newsom has overseen the ramming of an unconstitutional ballot proposition to further gerrymander California's congressional districts through the legislature. Simultaneously, he has (so far) successfully fought back the Department of Justice's 18-month campaign to remove likely non-citizens from the state's voter rolls. Yet, this multi-day crashout, marked by increasingly frantic social media posts, indicates a profound lack of confidence in his party's ability to maintain dominance at the polls.

The irony is palpable: while Newsom's administration has been openly complaining to federal judges that election workers fear prosecution, and even sought court orders to prevent the U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Attorneys from "threatening" those who facilitate voting by non-citizens, Newsom himself is engaging in precisely the same behavior. This is not about protecting the integrity of the vote; it is about protecting his political machine.

The latest blitz began with a stark message on October 29:

A warning to Donald Trump:

I’m deploying election lawyers to key battleground districts in California to protect every vote.

And I just made it a FELONY to illegally seize ballots.

One might reasonably ask, Gavin, how are there any "key battleground districts" left in California after your "Election Rigging Act" passed? You promised that would fix the "problem." Because of course he did.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, ever vigilant, was quick to push back against Newsom's bluster, highlighting the hypocrisy inherent in the Governor's stance. But Newsom wasn't done.

On Monday evening, the Governor escalated his rhetoric, delivering an even more strongly-worded warning, peppered with unseemly language.

Perhaps fearing that Attorney General Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, and Essayli weren't sufficiently intimidated, Newsom then dove headfirst into what can only be described as a desperate attempt to threaten individuals with felonies if they dare assist the federal government in prosecuting election fraud.

Here's the full transcript of his rant, a masterclass in obfuscation and outright falsehoods:

So, just hours ago President Trump went to the United States Supreme Court and asked it to throw out 20,000 California ballots from 20,000 voters who followed the rules. His excuse is a lie, that there's widespread illegal voting in California. He's been setting this up for months and months so he can call tomorrow's election stolen if he doesn't get the result he likes. His Justice Department has even hit local election workers with criminal grand jury subpoenas to intimidate them.

So, let me speak clearly and directly to anyone thinking about helping them. If you interfere with our voters, you will be prosecuted with a felony. If you tamper with our ballots, you will face justice. It doesn't matter who gave the order. Meddle in California's election, and California will come for you. And don't count - don't count on a pardon. The president can't pardon you out of California justice. Two months ago, I signed a law giving our state prosecutors new tools to make sure of that.

Look, we saw this coming. We passed 13 election protection bills. We sent $40 million to counties to hire staff and count ballots faster. Our election security task force, they're on watch their watch for misinformation and threats at the polls. And just this past week, we took the administration to court. We took them to court three times, and we won all three. And tomorrow 135 lawyers will be on standby across the state, and more than a thousand volunteers will be watching. And if anyone gets in your way, call 1-877-321-VOTE That's 877-321-VOTE.

And to our election workers, thank you. The threats against you are a disgrace, and we have your back. California is ready. Every eligible vote will be counted, so don't let anyone scare you out of your voice. Get out there and vote.

"Excuse me, 20,000 voters who followed the rules"? This claim crumbles under scrutiny. As of this moment, prosecutors confirm that at least 35 individuals on that very list have already been criminally charged for failing to follow election rules, a number that is only expected to grow. Apparently, common sense needed a permission slip.

The Governor's indignation spiked after learning that San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow was pursuing state criminal charges against some of those individuals identified by the DOJ for illegal voting in his jurisdiction. Despite Newsom's proclaimed "court victories," his actions betray a profound lack of confidence that *only* legal votes will ultimately be counted.

This entire spectacle from Gavin Newsom is a disgrace. While his posturing often invites mockery, the insidious reality is that his threats are designed to intimidate. It is a stark reminder that the process itself can be a punishment. There is little doubt that elements within his state's prosecutorial apparatus will be keen to make examples of those who are simply striving to ensure that American elections reflect the will of *legal* voters.

This is not about protecting democracy; it is about protecting a political machine that thrives on questionable electoral practices. The American people, including the citizens of California, deserve elections they can trust, not thinly veiled threats from desperate politicians clinging to power. The fight for true election integrity, ensuring *only* legal votes are counted, is a battle the America First movement will continue to wage, regardless of how much the establishment squawks and attempts to silence truth.