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

[riversedge]

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

Link to tweet

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Any picture or readout of the tweet? (thanks for the bit of summary)

[chowder66]

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

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. Thanks. . . . nt

[tinrobot]

30. Bad day because he signed the "no more ICE masks" bill today.

[Dave says]

35. That is kinda funny that ...

… we didn’t recognize Newsom’s post, above, as the reason for the “secret service full threat assessment”. Darkly funny, as it’s getting harder and harder to laugh these days.

[chowder66]

4. The reply to Newsom's tweet was

We have zero tolerance for direct or implicit threats against government officials. I’ve referred this matter to @secretservice and requested a full threat assessment.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

6. Bill Essayli

Bill Essayli Says He’s Valid Acting US Attorney for LA District

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/bill-essayli-says-hes-valid-acting-us-attorney-for-la-district

[chowder66]

41. I'm hoping the judge in Hawaii rules against him and soon.

Essayli’s disqualification decision is now in the hands of a federal judge in Hawaii after all the judges in the US District Court for the Central District of California were ordered to recuse themselves from the proceedings. Those judges in July took no action to appoint Essayli to an indefinite role.

[chowder66]

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

[Attilatheblond]

17. Anything short of fawning praise about anyone in the Trump Mob is labeled as a threat

And their SS is called into action to intimidate.

I doubt Newsom is bullied.

[Irish_Dem]

32. Yep. Unless you kiss ass 24/7 you get referred to law enforcement.

[sheshe2]

7. Oh FFS!

[Queso Delicioso]

28. My exact reaction

[hlthe2b]

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

that would have elicited two hours of laughter before a polite but embarrassing phone call--to the US AG in past years...

[riversedge]

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

The world has gone NUTS!



Steven Cheung
@StevenCheung47
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3h
To make a threat like this, especially on the memorial weekend for Charlie, is beyond the pale and totally disgusting. This is what happens when Gavin Newsom lets deranged Leftist lunatics post messages on his behalf.

Link to tweet

[roamer65]

10. Secession is looking better by the day.

[Klarkashton]

11. "Memorial weekend for Charlie"

Cheung is a despicable shithead.

[pdxflyboy]

14. All Cheung is missing is the razor-rimmed derby hat........

Goldfinger's Oddjob.

[CatWoman]

15. lol

yup

[Klarkashton]

18. That's beside the point.

[riversedge]

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

its almost 5pm Sat evening.

[newdeal2]

23. Are we off on Monday?

I could certainly use some extra sleep

[Lucky Luciano]

26. This is my first time seeing his head above.

I don’t like to really comment on bad looks, but that is one ugly sonofabitch. Matches his personality I guess.

[Conjuay]

33. I had to zoom in-

He has a chin on his forehead!

[Aviation Pro]

34. Go back to North Korea Nuygen

And have a jolly time with that other fat, little bastard.

[yellow dahlia]

12. Seriously!!?

You mean you have zero tolerance for direct or implicit threats against Dem Governors and Congress Critters?

Seriously!!?

[struggle4progress]

13. I hope Bill gets psychiatric help

[progressoid]

16. Direct or implicit threats to government officials????

Have you read your bosses tweets?

[riversedge]

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

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

[progressoid]

21. Maybe they can retroactively blame Newsom for her "stolen" purse.

[Tetrachloride]

22. Be very very quiet

[MW67]

24. The threat they should investigate

Is the mental competency and intentions of the acting us attorney for central California against the Governor

[IbogaProject]

25. Without context

Forwarding that for a "threat assessment" is ridiculous. Any FBI agent couls have figured that out and just just a public rebuke.

Gavin's message should have included context.

[Faux pas]

27. He

hurted the puppy murderer's wittle feelings.

[Irish_Dem]

31. These MAGAs have such delicate fee fees.

[Faux pas]

42. Lol I think all bullies do

not just the magats

[Just Jerome]

29. I can't help but wonder

whether Newsom was baiting their sorry dumb asses.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

36. This assistant US Attorney is an idiot

[Irish_Dem]

37. These MAGAs act so tough and nasty.

But they fall apart at the slightest pushback.

[IcyPeas]

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

Wikipedia:

In April 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Essayli as interim U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California.[3][4] The appointment was made under federal law allowing the Attorney General to fill vacancies without Senate confirmation for up to 120 days.[10] …

His appointment prompted pushback from Democratic officials and progressive organizations, culminating in the launch of Stop Essayli, a grassroots effort opposing his confirmation on grounds of alleged political retaliation and civil rights concerns.[12][13][14][15]

The Los Angeles Times reported that Essayli struggled to secure convictions at grand juries for charges he brought against protestors during the June 2025 Los Angeles protests. By July 23, federal prosecutors brought 38 felony cases against protestors but secured only seven indictments, with many being dismissed or reduced to misdemeanor charges. Three federal law enforcement officers reported to the Times that they overheard a speakerphone conversation in the vicinity of the grand jury room in which Essayli screamed at a prosecutor to ignore the department's Justice Manual and instead to secure indictments as directed by Pam Bondi. The reporting said Essayli's low number of indictments raised concerns among legal experts over the strength of the cases he was filing.[16]

Politico:

He has already charged David Huerta, one of California’s most powerful union leaders, with felony conspiracy for allegedly impeding an ICE arrest by participating in a protest. On Thursday, he stood by as California Sen. Alex Padilla was handcuffed and forced to the ground at a press conference hosted by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
…
Essayli is President Donald Trump’s man on the immigration battlefield of Los Angeles — a rapid status shift for a politician who not long ago was a junior, little-liked Republican state lawmaker.
…
There are few avenues to power for a hard-right Republican in Democrat-dominated California. Serving as an avatar for the Trump administration’s talking points within the state Legislature was one of them. And the performances led to even bigger platforms: regular appearances on Fox News that won him a casual following nationally among the MAGA faithful.

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Stop Essayli. Protect Children. Defend Democracy.
Bill Essayli as US Attorney for the Central District of California poses a clear and present danger to LGBTQ+ youth, immigrant communities, our environment, labor leaders, and the impartial administration of justice.

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[FakeNoose]

40. So he's already got a chip on his shoulder, and he's there to stir up trouble

Any provocation against Democrats is okey-doke with him.

[IcyPeas]

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

That's him holding his arm out.