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3 hours ago
- Politics
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Kristi Noem Mocked With Awkward Visual Reminder After Her Clueless 2-Word Attack
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday accused Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) of 'political theater' for attempting to ask questions at a press conference. Padilla was roughed up, forced out, and handcuffed. 'Nobody knew who he was, he didn't say who he was,' Noem claimed during a Fox News interview, despite footage showing Padilla clearly identifying himself during the encounter. 'I would have loved to have sat down and had a conversation with him, that coming into a press conference like this is political theater.' Her agency sent a similar message on her behalf via Twitter, also calling it 'political theatre,' using the British spelling of the word. But critics were quick to point out that when it comes to 'political theater,' Noem seems to have her own costuming department. She's done a number of photo ops and other publicity stunts in a variety of uniforms and outfits, leading some to dub her 'ICE Barbie' and 'Cosplay Kristi.' Her critics fired back on X with some photographic evidence: "political theatre" — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 12, 2025 Let's talk about "political theatre"... — Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) June 13, 2025 Kristi Noem is against political theater. — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) June 13, 2025 'theatre' — Majority Report (@majorityfm) June 12, 2025 Kristi Noem accusing senator Padilla of "political theater" is very rich considering all her ridiculous costumed photo shoots — Camry Diaz™ (@theliamnissan) June 12, 2025 "Political theater" — sneer¿ (@TheSneerReview) June 12, 2025 Secretary @KristiNoem accusing Padilla of 'political theater' is delicious — The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) June 13, 2025 This person is now suddenly against political theater. — Tim Hannan (@TimHannan) June 12, 2025 kristi noem's office: "Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theater"Meanwhile this is Kristi Noem👇 — Covie (@covie_93) June 12, 2025 Political theater, you say? — Joe_dirt_dos (@joe_dirt_dos) June 12, 2025
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
California governor Gavin Newsom trolls Trump using Emperor Palpatine voice to read L.A. protests post
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office escalated its public criticism of President Donald Trump on Wednesday by releasing a pair of provocative videos that mimic the voice and style of Star Wars villain Emperor Palpatine reading Trump's own words. Posted to TikTok via the Governor's official press office, the videos appear to use AI-generated voiceover to dramatize recent Truth Social posts from Trump about the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles. One video features an orchestral score reminiscent of John Williams' compositions and animated imagery of stormtroopers and star destroyers descending on a cityscape. A Palpatine-style voice delivers Trump's words: 'A once great American city, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals…' A ONCE GREAT AMERICAN CITY HAS BEEN OCCUPIED! — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 10, 2025 A second clip repurposes footage from The Empire Strikes Back, overlaying Trump's claims that 'Los Angeles would have been completely obliterated' without his intervention. Both videos quickly gained traction online, drawing attention to the governor's increasingly direct attacks on the president. LOS ANGELES WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY OBLITERATED! — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 10, 2025 The social media campaign comes amid escalating tension between Newsom and Trump following the federal deployment of nearly 5,000 troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against ICE raids and immigration enforcement tactics. Newsom condemned the move as a 'brazen abuse of power' during a televised address Wednesday evening. 'What we're witnessing is not law enforcement, it's authoritarianism,' Newsom said, warning that Trump's approach poses a broader threat to American democracy. 'California may be first, but it clearly won't end here.' The federal action, which began June 7, includes National Guard units and 700 U.S. Marines stationed across downtown L.A., with curfews imposed by Mayor Karen Bass in coordination with local officials. Newsom, however, said the White House bypassed him entirely before federalising the Guard, and his administration has since sought legal action to regain control of the state's troops. Newsom's legal team is attempting to secure a Temporary Restraining Order against Trump's directive. So far, those efforts have been delayed, with a new court hearing set for June 12. The Governor also described alleged incidents of federal agents arresting individuals without clear cause, including day laborers and service workers in heavily Latino areas. 'Donald Trump's government isn't protecting our communities — they're traumatising our communities,' Newsom said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Newsom Posts AI-Generated Videos Mimicking Star Wars' Emperor Palpatine Reading Trump Tweets
Gavin Newsom cast aside subtlety today in his war of words — and now lawsuits — with President Donald Trump. The California Governor's Press Office posted two seemingly AI-generated TikTok videos with a voice that sounds a lot like Star Wars' Emperor Palpatine (played by Ian McDiarmid) reading recent military-minded posts from the president related to the unrest in Los Angeles. More from Deadline Gavin Newsom Seeks Immediate Order To Block Donald Trump's Federal Troop Patrols In Los Angeles Donald Trump Responds To Gavin Newsom's Dare To Arrest Him, Says He 'Would Do It' If He Were The Border Czar CNN Correspondent Detained By LAPD, Camera Crew Arrested The first features a very marital, John Williams-sounding score playing over animated images of storm troopers mobilizing on the ground as star destroyers float overhead. The ominous voice reading Trump's words begins, 'A once great American city, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals…' You can watch it below. A ONCE GREAT AMERICAN CITY HAS BEEN OCCUPIED! — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 10, 2025 The second video features footage from the imperial attack on the rebel base from the beginning of The Empire Strikes Back. The Trump text used in the video warns that 'Los Angeles would have been completely obliterated' if not for his interventions. Watch it below. LOS ANGELES WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY OBLITERATED! — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 10, 2025 Newsom is, of course, taking a page from Trump's playbook here. The president is fond of posting AI-generated video and images related to current news events. In February, as conflict raged in Gaza, the president posted AI video that featured a transformed Gaza full of beaches, skyscrapers and gold Trump statues, with odd appearances from an AI-generated Elon Musk and Trump sipping a cocktail at the beach with a topless Benjamin Netanyahu. The posting garnered heavy criticism from the PLO and neighboring Arab nations. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude hits Southern California
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred northeast of San Diego, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake happened just after 10 a.m. local time on Monday morning, with an epicenter around four kilometers south of Julian, Californina – a small town known for its bakeries and apple pies. Riley Ozuna, owner of the Julian Cafe & Bakery, said some cups fell onto the ground at her business. 'But everything is OK,' she told The Associated Press. Light fixtures and shelves rattled in San Diego, but tremors were also felt as far north as Los Angeles. NEW: @CAGovernor Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake in San Diego state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed. — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) April 14, 2025 Alerts received by residents in surrounding areas advised to 'drop, cover, hold on, and protect yourself.' However, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said it received no immediate reports of damage or injuries. "[It was the] only one I've felt in my adult life that actually made me nervous! It lasted so long I was worried we'd start to see damage but thankfully the shaking stopped before things started falling off the walls," one San Diego resident told The Independent. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake, his office said in a statement on social media. 'The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed,' the statement added.
