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riversedge

(77,978 posts) Sat Sep 20, 2025, 05:06 PM Sep 20

The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California has referred Gavin Newsom to the Secret Service for a th [View all]

good lord!!

The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California has referred Gavin Newsom to the Secret Service for a threat assessment over a tweet that says absolutely nothing.

We’re not a serious country anymore

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The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California has referred Gavin Newsom to the Secret Service for a th [View all] riversedge Sep 20 OP

Any picture or readout of the tweet? (thanks for the bit of summary) Bernardo de La Paz Sep 20 #1

The tweet says..."Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You're welcome, America". chowder66 Sep 20 #3

Thanks. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 20 #5

Bad day because he signed the "no more ICE masks" bill today. tinrobot Sep 20 #30

That is kinda funny that ... Dave says Sep 20 #35

The reply to Newsom's tweet was chowder66 Sep 20 #4

Bill Essayli Bernardo de La Paz Sep 20 #6

I'm hoping the judge in Hawaii rules against him and soon. chowder66 Sep 20 #41

They obviously don't read the news and know this is about signing the no mask law. Idiots. chowder66 Sep 20 #2

Anything short of fawning praise about anyone in the Trump Mob is labeled as a threat Attilatheblond Sep 20 #17

Yep. Unless you kiss ass 24/7 you get referred to law enforcement. Irish_Dem Sep 20 #32

Oh FFS! sheshe2 Sep 20 #7

My exact reaction Queso Delicioso Sep 20 #28

Well, we'll see if there is any sanity remaining in the SS... hlthe2b Sep 20 #8

@StevenCheung47 · 3h To make a threat like this, especially on the memorial weekend for Charlie, is beyond the pale riversedge Sep 20 #9

Secession is looking better by the day. roamer65 Sep 20 #10

"Memorial weekend for Charlie" Klarkashton Sep 20 #11

All Cheung is missing is the razor-rimmed derby hat........ pdxflyboy Sep 20 #14

lol CatWoman Sep 20 #15

That's beside the point. Klarkashton Sep 20 #18

ummm. Who declared it a memorial weekend for Charlie?? Thiis is the firs I have heard of it and riversedge Sep 20 #20

Are we off on Monday? newdeal2 Sep 20 #23

This is my first time seeing his head above. Lucky Luciano Sep 20 #26

I had to zoom in- Conjuay Sep 20 #33

Go back to North Korea Nuygen Aviation Pro Sep 20 #34

Seriously!!? yellow dahlia Sep 20 #12

I hope Bill gets psychiatric help struggle4progress Sep 20 #13

Direct or implicit threats to government officials???? progressoid Sep 20 #16

Here are a few more of the RW tweets sent regarding this post. Must be hundreds of them..... riversedge Sep 20 #19

Maybe they can retroactively blame Newsom for her "stolen" purse. progressoid Sep 20 #21

Be very very quiet Tetrachloride Sep 20 #22

The threat they should investigate MW67 Sep 20 #24

Without context IbogaProject Sep 20 #25

He Faux pas Sep 20 #27

These MAGAs have such delicate fee fees. Irish_Dem Sep 20 #31

Lol I think all bullies do Faux pas Sep 20 #42

I can't help but wonder Just Jerome Sep 20 #29

This assistant US Attorney is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote Sep 20 #36

These MAGAs act so tough and nasty. Irish_Dem Sep 20 #37

This little pissant, Bill Essayli, appointed by Bondi.... we do not want him in California IcyPeas Sep 20 #38

So he's already got a chip on his shoulder, and he's there to stir up trouble FakeNoose Sep 20 #40

Clip of Essayli at Noem press conference where they forcefully removed Sen. Alex padilla IcyPeas Sep 20 #39