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Ex-Homeland Security Offical Issues URGENT WARNING on TRUMP THREAT

2025-09-19 News & Politics
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ABA Task Force Delivers Urgent Recommendations to Defend American Democracy

Discover the core structural weaknesses undermining U.S. democracy and learn the specific, actionable roles lawyers and citizens must adopt immediately to strengthen the rule of law.

Short Summary

  • Public trust in government has collapsed to historic lows, indicating deep systemic suspicion.
  • The report emphasizes that while lawyers are uniquely qualified to lead, defending democracy requires engagement from all patriotic citizens.
  • Immediate action includes demanding explicit oaths affirming support for democracy among legal professionals.

This discussion with former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson centers on the American Bar Association Task Force report identifying systemic threats to democracy. The report outlines durable solutions focused on legal structure, civic education, and immediate professional responsibility mandates critical for national stability.

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Ken Harbaugh interviews former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss a new American Bar Association report warning that democracy is under threat. Johnson, who chaired the Task Force behind the report, outlines its key recommendations for protecting and defending democratic institutions. Read and share Ken’s feature story in The Atlantic here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thekenharbaughshow/p/ukraine-will-win-this-war?r=4l6qm5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Read the ABA report here: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/office_president/democracy-task-force/2025-report-american-democracy.pdf Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@elfindelsol 2025-09-19

The entire planet is being harmed by the decisions of this corrupt regime.

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@JimmyHQ123 2025-09-19

When national security officials sound the alarm, it’s no longer politics — it’s survival.

215 5 replies
@officeMamma 2025-09-19

Time to act Folks, don't let the terrorists dictate what you can & cannot say! God bless Democracy

142 4 replies
@BRUCE_the_MOOSE_ 2025-09-19

Trump has essentially turned the Whitehouse into a criminal operation, with himself as it's boss, surrounded by henchmen and henchwomen, all masquerading as a government.

131 5 replies
@Robrulz666icloud 2025-09-19

The most corrupt regime in American history and it must be STOPPED!!!! FDJT!

116 2 replies
@amartin8994 2025-09-19

America is not safe. Trump and his cronies have gutted our country’s security. And no one is coming to defend us. Because of the buffoon in the White House.

109 1 replies
@barbara2976 2025-09-19

This Entire Administration Is Abusing It's Power, Aiming Their Wrath At Anyone That They See As A Threat To Them. To Censor What One Can And Cannot Say Is Dangerous And Our Country Does Not Need Another McCarthy Blacklisting Of Individuals They Single Out.

99 2 replies
@jamesaclark9526 2025-09-19

Dang WTH America??? Home of the Brave??? This is your rights and freedoms ??? 😢🇨🇦

58 3 replies
@nancycarter1617 2025-09-19

Thank You Ken and Secretary Johnson!

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@Tricia-n4x 2025-09-19

WE NEED TO GET RID OF THE SUPREME COURT IT'S THEIR FAULT ALL THIS CHAOS. YOU CAN'T FIX IT UNTIL YOU GET RID OF SUPREME COURT THEY ARE SO CORRUPTED.

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