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LIVE: Popok and CA AG Rob Bonta on the RULE of LAW & MORE

2025-10-18 People & Blogs
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State AG Rob Bonta on Legal Battles Against Trump Administration Over Military Federalization and DOJ Weaponization

Learn how State Attorneys General are fighting in court over the use of federal military force domestically and the political weaponization of the Department of Justice against critics.

Short Summary

  • State AGs, led by Rob Bonta, have successfully halted unlawful domestic use of the National Guard over 80% of the time when gaining preliminary injunctions.
  • The Trump administration is accused of using "weakness masquerading as strength" by flexing military hardware near political critics like Governor Newsom.
  • A pattern of political persecution is evident, highlighted by the selective indictment of NY AG Leticia James following the firing of an impartial prosecutor.
  • Citizens must remain engaged, using "Courts, Crowds, Courage," to defend foundational principles like the Rule of Law and separation of powers.

This interview features CA Attorney General Rob Bonta detailing the multi-state legal effort against federal overreach, particularly regarding the unauthorized deployment of the National Guard for domestic law enforcement. Bonta also provides insider context on the apparent weaponization of the DOJ to target political rivals, emphasizing the need for persistent public advocacy.

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One of the leaders of the legal brigade to stop Trump in his tracks in courtrooms across America is California Attorney General Rob Bonta. AG Bonta joins Popok for an exclusive in-person interview to discuss the implosion of the corrupt DOJ; the DOJ's depraved attack on State Attorneys General like NY AG Leticia James in retaliation for the States' success in the courts, and how States are being forced to police the DOJ and bring them to Court on issues important to the public, as Trump punishes his enemies and rewards his friends. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF by MeidasTouch podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595

Top Comments (10)

@HollyCardinal-p7y 2025-10-18

Well done Gentlemen. Congratulations. Elbows up

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@beckysteward-mi7km 2025-10-18

This administration is such a bunch of crybabies.

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@francelinamommyof3 2025-10-18

Awesome interview. Thank you, Michael Popok and AG Rob Bonta for speaking truth to power. Well done 👍🏽 💙💙

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@mmcgreer1 2025-10-18

Thank you both for keeping the eye on our democracy as opposed to what Trump and his supporters are doing. Your work is so important to all of us who oppose Trump.

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@TbabyEllisSr 2025-10-18

America America God shed his grace on thee Till selfish gains no longer stain The banner of the Free

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@joygranflor4627 2025-10-18

Thank you for this podcast. Love your Legal AF. 👍💙

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@BeckCarter62 2025-10-18

He needs to be held accountable for all his crimes. Thank you both

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@yvonnebonal7754 2025-10-18

No King! 🇺🇸Standing up against tyrants!🇺🇸People power rocks!💪

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@kembakujichagulia2983 2025-10-18

Find and throw the book at all of the Administration. All needs to be charge with criminal conduct and all sent to prison. Orange Jumpsuits.

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@robincosta8973 2025-10-18

Very proud to be a Californian who helped elect true leaders of democracy. Thanks, Popok, for spotlighting our excellent AG. YES on 50

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