Brandon Richards 🐻
@brandonrichards.bsky.social
Rapid Response for Gov Gavin Newsom and @GovPressOffice.gov.ca.gov | GW & Willamette Alum | personal account | he/him | 🏳️🌈 bi+ | SEA + NorCal Sports!
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THREE really big California water stories you need to know about ...
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THREE really big California water stories you need to know about ...
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The facts!
December 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The facts!
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Mila has spent nearly a year spreading the same misinformation.
December 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Mila has spent nearly a year spreading the same misinformation.
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False.
Sober and recovery housing is legal and supported in California, subject to basic housing and non-discrimination rules.
See guidance here:
www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/u...
Sober and recovery housing is legal and supported in California, subject to basic housing and non-discrimination rules.
See guidance here:
www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/u...
December 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
False.
Sober and recovery housing is legal and supported in California, subject to basic housing and non-discrimination rules.
See guidance here:
www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/u...
Sober and recovery housing is legal and supported in California, subject to basic housing and non-discrimination rules.
See guidance here:
www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/u...
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Sean, facts matter.
December 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Sean, facts matter.
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FALSE!
There is NO “lost” $24B for homelessness. All the money is accounted for. ANYONE can see how counties are using funds at Accountability.CA.Gov
The report found that not all state programs required locals to report, at the time, how $ improved outcomes. This was fixed by the Newsom Admin
There is NO “lost” $24B for homelessness. All the money is accounted for. ANYONE can see how counties are using funds at Accountability.CA.Gov
The report found that not all state programs required locals to report, at the time, how $ improved outcomes. This was fixed by the Newsom Admin
December 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
FALSE!
There is NO “lost” $24B for homelessness. All the money is accounted for. ANYONE can see how counties are using funds at Accountability.CA.Gov
The report found that not all state programs required locals to report, at the time, how $ improved outcomes. This was fixed by the Newsom Admin
There is NO “lost” $24B for homelessness. All the money is accounted for. ANYONE can see how counties are using funds at Accountability.CA.Gov
The report found that not all state programs required locals to report, at the time, how $ improved outcomes. This was fixed by the Newsom Admin
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Spare us the revisionist history. The FEDERAL CARES Act — signed by TRUMP — rushed unemployment programs without basic fraud safeguards, inviting international crime rings nationwide
CA and others warned him. He ignored it. CA stepped up, blocking $125B in fraud and arresting ~1K people
CA and others warned him. He ignored it. CA stepped up, blocking $125B in fraud and arresting ~1K people
December 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Spare us the revisionist history. The FEDERAL CARES Act — signed by TRUMP — rushed unemployment programs without basic fraud safeguards, inviting international crime rings nationwide
CA and others warned him. He ignored it. CA stepped up, blocking $125B in fraud and arresting ~1K people
CA and others warned him. He ignored it. CA stepped up, blocking $125B in fraud and arresting ~1K people
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FALSE!
The Congressman is once again misleading people.
FACT: 31.4% of the ~potential~ applications were STOPPED because they were *flagged* as being fraudulent.
That means the system worked — stopping and preventing potential fraud.
The Congressman is once again misleading people.
FACT: 31.4% of the ~potential~ applications were STOPPED because they were *flagged* as being fraudulent.
That means the system worked — stopping and preventing potential fraud.
December 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
FALSE!
The Congressman is once again misleading people.
FACT: 31.4% of the ~potential~ applications were STOPPED because they were *flagged* as being fraudulent.
That means the system worked — stopping and preventing potential fraud.
The Congressman is once again misleading people.
FACT: 31.4% of the ~potential~ applications were STOPPED because they were *flagged* as being fraudulent.
That means the system worked — stopping and preventing potential fraud.
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Sloppy Scott, why you always lyinnnnnnn’?
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
December 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Sloppy Scott, why you always lyinnnnnnn’?
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
There is no “$70 billion in fraud.” That’s a made up number, like your ratings.
The facts:
bsky.app/profile/govp...
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FALSE! There is no “lost” $70B
The State Auditor’s “high-risk” list does NOT cite billions in current losses. It’s a report to flag programs for added oversight BEFORE potential fraud occurs
California PROSECUTES fraud — arresting 929 people and recovering $5.9 billion in unemployment fraud alone
The State Auditor’s “high-risk” list does NOT cite billions in current losses. It’s a report to flag programs for added oversight BEFORE potential fraud occurs
California PROSECUTES fraud — arresting 929 people and recovering $5.9 billion in unemployment fraud alone
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
FALSE! There is no “lost” $70B
The State Auditor’s “high-risk” list does NOT cite billions in current losses. It’s a report to flag programs for added oversight BEFORE potential fraud occurs
California PROSECUTES fraud — arresting 929 people and recovering $5.9 billion in unemployment fraud alone
The State Auditor’s “high-risk” list does NOT cite billions in current losses. It’s a report to flag programs for added oversight BEFORE potential fraud occurs
California PROSECUTES fraud — arresting 929 people and recovering $5.9 billion in unemployment fraud alone
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>> @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom has been briefed on a commercial gas pipeline rupture along the Old Ridge Route in Castaic, CA. Cal OES is assisting with coordinating the response.
December 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
>> @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom has been briefed on a commercial gas pipeline rupture along the Old Ridge Route in Castaic, CA. Cal OES is assisting with coordinating the response.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE JUNE, THERE ARE NO FEDERALIZED TROOPS DEPLOYED TO THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES.
Thanks to the work of many, this clear authoritarian overstep by Trump has ended.
Thanks to the work of many, this clear authoritarian overstep by Trump has ended.
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE JUNE, THERE ARE NO FEDERALIZED TROOPS DEPLOYED TO THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES.
Thanks to the work of many, this clear authoritarian overstep by Trump has ended.
Thanks to the work of many, this clear authoritarian overstep by Trump has ended.
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In 2004, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom took a stand for marriage equality — long before it was politically convenient.
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In 2004, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom took a stand for marriage equality — long before it was politically convenient.
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It’s about the rule of law, not the rule of Don.
It’s about accountability.
It’s about accountability.
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s about the rule of law, not the rule of Don.
It’s about accountability.
It’s about accountability.
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On Friday, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom met with Republicans and Democrats in Congress to continue to advocate for LA fire recovery support from the federal government.
The Governor talked with @jackcocchiarella.bsky.social about that effort and the Trump Admin’s refusal to meet ⬇️
The Governor talked with @jackcocchiarella.bsky.social about that effort and the Trump Admin’s refusal to meet ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On Friday, @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom met with Republicans and Democrats in Congress to continue to advocate for LA fire recovery support from the federal government.
The Governor talked with @jackcocchiarella.bsky.social about that effort and the Trump Admin’s refusal to meet ⬇️
The Governor talked with @jackcocchiarella.bsky.social about that effort and the Trump Admin’s refusal to meet ⬇️
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We’re not giving up. We have the backs of Californians who were devastated by the historic firestorm in Los Angeles earlier this year.
December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We’re not giving up. We have the backs of Californians who were devastated by the historic firestorm in Los Angeles earlier this year.
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>>Speaker Johnson and Trump are playing politics with recovery funds — totally unprecedented.
There should be no room for politics when it comes to Americans recovering from natural disasters.
There should be no room for politics when it comes to Americans recovering from natural disasters.
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
>>Speaker Johnson and Trump are playing politics with recovery funds — totally unprecedented.
There should be no room for politics when it comes to Americans recovering from natural disasters.
There should be no room for politics when it comes to Americans recovering from natural disasters.
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It is humiliating to see people sell out and sell our country out to appease the President — we’re supposed to represent something better.
December 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It is humiliating to see people sell out and sell our country out to appease the President — we’re supposed to represent something better.
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Yesterday ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Yesterday ❤️
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California is partnering with other states, reducing costs, and pushing more comprehensive long-term strategies — all to lower costs across the board from insulin to energy.
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
California is partnering with other states, reducing costs, and pushing more comprehensive long-term strategies — all to lower costs across the board from insulin to energy.
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Trump Accounts = baby bonds. That’s good policy.
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom did it here in California 4 years ago with CalKids!
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom did it here in California 4 years ago with CalKids!
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump Accounts = baby bonds. That’s good policy.
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom did it here in California 4 years ago with CalKids!
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom did it here in California 4 years ago with CalKids!
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We’re sorry for those who continue to suffer from CA Derangement Syndrome.
Meanwhile, CA is home to:
• 4th-largest economy
• most Fortune 500s
• largest company in history
• more scientists, engineers & Nobel laureates
• world’s best higher-ed
• most manufacturing & ag jobs
• a growing population
Meanwhile, CA is home to:
• 4th-largest economy
• most Fortune 500s
• largest company in history
• more scientists, engineers & Nobel laureates
• world’s best higher-ed
• most manufacturing & ag jobs
• a growing population
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We’re sorry for those who continue to suffer from CA Derangement Syndrome.
Meanwhile, CA is home to:
• 4th-largest economy
• most Fortune 500s
• largest company in history
• more scientists, engineers & Nobel laureates
• world’s best higher-ed
• most manufacturing & ag jobs
• a growing population
Meanwhile, CA is home to:
• 4th-largest economy
• most Fortune 500s
• largest company in history
• more scientists, engineers & Nobel laureates
• world’s best higher-ed
• most manufacturing & ag jobs
• a growing population
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Thanks to the Trump Administration’s 1800’s approach to manufacturing, America is doubling down on stupid — letting China dominate the EV and clean energy tech space that is building the economy of tomorrow!
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thanks to the Trump Administration’s 1800’s approach to manufacturing, America is doubling down on stupid — letting China dominate the EV and clean energy tech space that is building the economy of tomorrow!
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Tariffs are not just hitting Americans — but American small businesses that can’t pick up the phone and get an exemption.
That is crony capitalism. That is what the Trump Administration has brought.
That is crony capitalism. That is what the Trump Administration has brought.
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Tariffs are not just hitting Americans — but American small businesses that can’t pick up the phone and get an exemption.
That is crony capitalism. That is what the Trump Administration has brought.
That is crony capitalism. That is what the Trump Administration has brought.
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“He remains the most accessible and energetic president in history”🔥
December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“He remains the most accessible and energetic president in history”🔥
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Please bring your better self to governing, Sean. Thank you!
Duffy: We've asked Americans to bring their better selves to travel. Listen, let's say please and thank you. Maybe not wear pajamas or slippers on the airplane. And I think it's been received fairly well
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Please bring your better self to governing, Sean. Thank you!