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highplainsdem

(59,987 posts) Tue Jan 6, 2026, 04:11 PM Yesterday

Newsom: Five years ago, our great American democracy was put to the test, and Donald Trump failed it.

The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.

Five years ago, our great American democracy was put to the test, and Donald Trump failed it.

The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) 2026-01-06T18:17:26.899Z

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Newsom: Five years ago, our great American democracy was put to the test, and Donald Trump failed it. (Original Post) highplainsdem Yesterday OP

He didn't fail it, the whole country did. BlueTsunami2018 Yesterday #1

BlueTsunami2018

(4,857 posts)

1. He didn't fail it, the whole country did.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 04:31 PM

Yesterday

He’s the fucking President again and no one of consequence was held to account.

Unfortunately, I’d say he won.

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