Same here! I finally switched to YouTube and was able to watch most of the protests along with a video from an overpass above the 101 when they stopped traffic.
I tuned in tonight and they showed some activity but they talked about how the police and homeland security and the National Guard are just there to keep the peace
And I hope you and anyone who is reading this is, or like me, has just become a paid subscriber! He certain deserves our financial support as well as verbal praise.
I’m an English teacher! And we tell everyone, beginning and ending with ourselves, that it matters. LOL! When I'm texting, I have this terrible habit of hitting send before I’ve actually read what I’ve written, or google has decided to correct. More times than not, even I can’t figure out what it was supposed to say. Friends and family are used to it…and forgiving. When I write long responses in The Bulwark,for instance, I reread, catch and also edit and then hit send. And then once I read it as posted, I catch a few things and do a quick edit. :) It actually helps keep me pretty sharp for my personal writing projects.
This is a concern fo sure. I told him with his 3.7 million followers just on TikTok we could crowd fund for security. Especially when he has had many death threats.
what has happened to Aaron? I didn’t get a post last night or this morning. We usually hear from him throughout the day. I am worried because he said he received threats from MAGA. Anyone know if he’s okay?
I survived Kent State shootings. I have PTSD and I am 74. Prayers for all, but the Guard should go home. It was an illegal order, just as Nixon sending troops into Cambodia
Trump is winning (in his mind) and our brothers and sisters are paying the price
Yes. 50 years of teaching and I had to retire. Too many lock downs. Police and dogs running through the building. When told to evacuate wondering if there was a shooter outside waiting for us
This should not be happening. Deportations should not be tolerated. I hope this does not spread to other states
Here in Orlando we are still mourning those who died in the Pulse nightclub massacre
Unfortunately, it was not an unlawful order. He absolutely has the right to activate the NG and I hope this makes people realize how little of rights we have when we join the military. There’s nothing illegal about them standing in front of a building so no, they couldn’t refuse, no matter how badly they wanted to.
I’m so sorry about your trauma. I remember learning about the Kent State shooting in university, and then realizing Nick Saban was there as well cemented it in my memory despite all of the mass shootings making it hard to remember each one. Mass shootings are my greatest fear. I wonder every day when the next will be and where. It’s heartbreaking. Sending you so much love. EMDR therapy is amazing for those of us with trauma. It healed me from my c-PTSD in ways I never could’ve expected. I wish that for all who have suffered from trauma and wonder if they will ever be “okay.”
With all due respect, the order violates the Tenth Amendment. The presence of the NG was not requested by state officials and the only time the President is allowed to override the state and send in the NG is if he invokes the Insurrectionist Acts which he has not done, making this a violation of states rights
I guess that means it's only a matter of time until he does invoke the Insurrection Act. That's what he's trying to provoke. Our protests MUST stay peaceful!
Sorry, but you won’t get me to agree here. I served. I know exactly how the military actually works versus what people think. They tell them to shoot Americans? Sure. They can refuse that and be a-okay. They tell them to go stand somewhere to “prevent destruction of government property?” No, they can’t do that without definitely getting a bad conduct discharge and possibly a decent length of detention by this regime.
While all of this may be true, again, your option is to go or to go to the brig until someone investigates it and deems it an unlawful order. Who do we think is going to do that?
What's going on is horrible. Militarized force against peaceful protesters is something I never thought I'd be seeing this year. Media coverage is little to none, and most Americans don't even know what's going on, or at least how serious it is.
L.S. lady here. 🙋♀️ Keep in mind that L.A. County is about 4,000 square miles. The areas where the action is happening are located downtown in front of the court house, in the garment district (where ICE started everything on Friday), and another largely Hispanic area about 20 miles South of downtown. Donald Trump aka the Felon In Chief is creating problems where non exist, all because he hates California and our elected officials. His end goal is to "take" California for insidious purposes. If California falls, all the other anti-Trump States will fall too. We will not allow this to happen.
Aaron Pls take care of your family and You. You have been amazing keeping us informed about everything going on aware of what’s really going on in these terrible times we are going through and We The People Appreciate Your Unwillingness to give in or give up!!! Thank You So Much….
I’ve been watching this live feed from You Tube today. Idk this outlet but all I see is peaceful demonstrators getting gassed, shot at with rubber bullets, and all they are doing is yelling back and/or standing their ground. No pushing, no shoving. Nothing. I love you, LA. Be strong. Send a message we will not tolerate this abuse. We the People outnumber the ICE goons. 💙
I’m disgusted about the lack of coverage
I’m disgusted more Americans aren’t disgusted. We need to take to the streets to save democracy. From LA to Harvard, let’s unite to fight fascism: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/harvard-is-defending-democracy
Amen!
Go Away. Now. Reported.
You need to defeat the EVIL NAZIS 🚨 RISE UP AND YOU WILL 🇺🇸 AMERICA🇺🇸
Like Singapore where no one left the STREETS even peacefully. THEY WON.
Same
Thanks for bringing your bullshit to an important discussion
Get out of here with your peddling of BS.
Just report this troll.
Exactly!
Just did.
I'm not fat and this is no place to peddle your wares. Let's see if we can get you banned.
Quit hawking your shit on here!! This is inappropriate!! Find your own Substack page!! How rude!!
It’s easy to block her. I just did.
Who is the troll to block
i'm in my 80s - how do I block someone on substack?
Click on her name and then when her page opens click on the 3 dots to the right. It will give you the option to block, report and other things.
same here, blocked her trashy ass
Whose trashy ass are you talking about
Her name is Pam. Make sure to report her as well.
Honestly I don't remember her name. Just blocked her.
Quit hawking your shit on here!! This is inappropriate!! Find your own Substack page!! How rude!!
Same. Really disappointing and maddening
Agenda free tv on YouTube is live-streaming
I'm just disgusted over it all.
Same here! I finally switched to YouTube and was able to watch most of the protests along with a video from an overpass above the 101 when they stopped traffic.
Check BBC News or SKY News
I tuned in tonight and they showed some activity but they talked about how the police and homeland security and the National Guard are just there to keep the peace
What are you doing to ensure your safety?
I'm on Tik Tok.....lots of live videos....
All the best to you, Aaron. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Please take measures to keep you and your family safe ❤️
And I hope you and anyone who is reading this is, or like me, has just become a paid subscriber! He certain deserves our financial support as well as verbal praise.
What is the cost ans how do we do this?
Thanks, I think? I just discovered that I'd mistyped the last word "praise."
I’m an English teacher! And we tell everyone, beginning and ending with ourselves, that it matters. LOL! When I'm texting, I have this terrible habit of hitting send before I’ve actually read what I’ve written, or google has decided to correct. More times than not, even I can’t figure out what it was supposed to say. Friends and family are used to it…and forgiving. When I write long responses in The Bulwark,for instance, I reread, catch and also edit and then hit send. And then once I read it as posted, I catch a few things and do a quick edit. :) It actually helps keep me pretty sharp for my personal writing projects.
This former editor shares your angst. (There, corrected punctuation. Now I can sleep.)
This is a concern fo sure. I told him with his 3.7 million followers just on TikTok we could crowd fund for security. Especially when he has had many death threats.
This administration is despicable. THANK YOU Aaron for your reporting.
Fuck the cult you are doing gorgeous work
Thank you for all of your independent journalism!
The word is out. If you need an attorney pro bono, I’m sure there must be someone. Of course, you ARE an attorney! Don’t back down.
Perfect attorney to call if needed: Michael Popok! (He's also on Substack)
And Robert Hubbell
what has happened to Aaron? I didn’t get a post last night or this morning. We usually hear from him throughout the day. I am worried because he said he received threats from MAGA. Anyone know if he’s okay?
(Perhaps sick?)
I survived Kent State shootings. I have PTSD and I am 74. Prayers for all, but the Guard should go home. It was an illegal order, just as Nixon sending troops into Cambodia
Trump is winning (in his mind) and our brothers and sisters are paying the price
I'm sorry you went through that. PTSD makes sense. This is so triggering.
Yes. 50 years of teaching and I had to retire. Too many lock downs. Police and dogs running through the building. When told to evacuate wondering if there was a shooter outside waiting for us
This should not be happening. Deportations should not be tolerated. I hope this does not spread to other states
Here in Orlando we are still mourning those who died in the Pulse nightclub massacre
I've been thinking about Kent State, too. It only takes one person with a firearm to change history. Kent State, JFK, MLK, RFK, WW 1.
Yes. One person
Unfortunately, it was not an unlawful order. He absolutely has the right to activate the NG and I hope this makes people realize how little of rights we have when we join the military. There’s nothing illegal about them standing in front of a building so no, they couldn’t refuse, no matter how badly they wanted to.
I’m so sorry about your trauma. I remember learning about the Kent State shooting in university, and then realizing Nick Saban was there as well cemented it in my memory despite all of the mass shootings making it hard to remember each one. Mass shootings are my greatest fear. I wonder every day when the next will be and where. It’s heartbreaking. Sending you so much love. EMDR therapy is amazing for those of us with trauma. It healed me from my c-PTSD in ways I never could’ve expected. I wish that for all who have suffered from trauma and wonder if they will ever be “okay.”
With all due respect, the order violates the Tenth Amendment. The presence of the NG was not requested by state officials and the only time the President is allowed to override the state and send in the NG is if he invokes the Insurrectionist Acts which he has not done, making this a violation of states rights
I guess that means it's only a matter of time until he does invoke the Insurrection Act. That's what he's trying to provoke. Our protests MUST stay peaceful!
I think on the 14th he will invoke Martial Law. You know he's just itching to do so. He thinks he's the all powerful "OZ".
Sorry, but you won’t get me to agree here. I served. I know exactly how the military actually works versus what people think. They tell them to shoot Americans? Sure. They can refuse that and be a-okay. They tell them to go stand somewhere to “prevent destruction of government property?” No, they can’t do that without definitely getting a bad conduct discharge and possibly a decent length of detention by this regime.
Thank you, and please keep speaking up. People must be reminded of Kent State.
While all of this may be true, again, your option is to go or to go to the brig until someone investigates it and deems it an unlawful order. Who do we think is going to do that?
Aaron, you are my number one trusted source, thank you for keeping us well informed. Keep going, we need you!
Me,too. I trust Aaron.
Mine as well. Aaron is a treasure. 💙💙💙
It is a true shame the media has failed. It might be time to start loudly calling them out too, so they know we see their failure.
Thank you for being here. Be mad. Stand strong. Stay vigilant.
On his TikTok we are all calling out ABC and Boycotting them.
What's going on is horrible. Militarized force against peaceful protesters is something I never thought I'd be seeing this year. Media coverage is little to none, and most Americans don't even know what's going on, or at least how serious it is.
This is something I fully expected this year. We have 3.5 left to go.
The FOTUS is not going to last that long.
One could only pray
There is no time.
That’s what’s scary
Awful seen in Europe. The world is watching like AMERICA became a Dictatorship and LA a WAR ZONE like those of PUTIN.
L.S. lady here. 🙋♀️ Keep in mind that L.A. County is about 4,000 square miles. The areas where the action is happening are located downtown in front of the court house, in the garment district (where ICE started everything on Friday), and another largely Hispanic area about 20 miles South of downtown. Donald Trump aka the Felon In Chief is creating problems where non exist, all because he hates California and our elected officials. His end goal is to "take" California for insidious purposes. If California falls, all the other anti-Trump States will fall too. We will not allow this to happen.
Don't allow CRIMINALS to destroy America! 🇺🇸
The criminals are in the Executive Branch, and they are the ones destroying the U S.
They are! Let's put them out fast!
Yes! The regime must be stopped.
Aaron Pls take care of your family and You. You have been amazing keeping us informed about everything going on aware of what’s really going on in these terrible times we are going through and We The People Appreciate Your Unwillingness to give in or give up!!! Thank You So Much….
The cable news are all corrupt... ABC news needs to be boycotted.
Miller is a fascist nazi..it's aweful..
We are calling out ABC and boycotting.
Thank you, Aaron.
https://www.youtube.com/live/MSigGtBuKvM?feature=shared
I’ve been watching this live feed from You Tube today. Idk this outlet but all I see is peaceful demonstrators getting gassed, shot at with rubber bullets, and all they are doing is yelling back and/or standing their ground. No pushing, no shoving. Nothing. I love you, LA. Be strong. Send a message we will not tolerate this abuse. We the People outnumber the ICE goons. 💙
Thank you for being a beacon of light in journalism during the abhorrently dark period
Did that post say you are responsible for the riots???? That is the most asinine accusation. MAGA disinformation yet again.
I cannot understand how MAGA thinks that could be true. The misinformation is stunning.
There hasn't been any rioting.
I agree. Those people commenting are disgusting as well except the few of us who spoke out. That guy is so jealous.
Mainstream Media stinks! In the end, they only respond to money and, also, threats from dictators.