Julián Castro
@juliancastrotx.bsky.social
Texan and proud dad. NBC/MSNBC Political Analyst and Guest Anchor. Former HUD Secretary, Mayor of San Antonio. He/Him/Él. Email: julian@julianforthefuture.com
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New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
Republicans who had fantasies about locking down “the Latino vote” post-2024 are in for a rude awakening tonight—and an even bigger one in 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Republicans who had fantasies about locking down “the Latino vote” post-2024 are in for a rude awakening tonight—and an even bigger one in 2026.
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I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
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Russell Vought is not only Pres. Trump’s budget director but also an author of Project 2025, and he’s seizing this government shutdown moment to pursue his ideological drive to gut federal agencies and programs that benefit Americans. #Velshi
The Vought Doctrine: Make it hurt
It’s day five and counting of a budget impasse in Washington, but critics say characterizing this moment as a government “shutdown” is misleading. For months, Donald Trump and his budget director Russell Vought have taken a sledgehammer to the federal bureaucracy and are now using this moment to gut agencies and programs that benefit working and middle-class Americans, while conveniently keeping in place everything that benefits the wealthy.
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October 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Russell Vought is not only Pres. Trump’s budget director but also an author of Project 2025, and he’s seizing this government shutdown moment to pursue his ideological drive to gut federal agencies and programs that benefit Americans. #Velshi
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Gov. Abbott has gone into ‘full-on, Trump-like authoritarian mode’
Former San Antonio Mayor @juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to react to Abbott’s threats against Texas House Democrats who fled the state.
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Former San Antonio Mayor @juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to react to Abbott’s threats against Texas House Democrats who fled the state.
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Texas Gov. threatens to remove and replace Dem Reps who left state
More than 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state in opposition as the push to approve a gerrymandered, Trump-backed congressional map looms. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports the latest from Illin...
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August 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Gov. Abbott has gone into ‘full-on, Trump-like authoritarian mode’
Former San Antonio Mayor @juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to react to Abbott’s threats against Texas House Democrats who fled the state.
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Former San Antonio Mayor @juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to react to Abbott’s threats against Texas House Democrats who fled the state.
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A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
So the next time you can’t afford your rent or health care when you’re sick or to have your loved one in a nursing home, don’t blame the “illegals.” Blame the Republicans. They’ve earned your blame.
July 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
So the next time you can’t afford your rent or health care when you’re sick or to have your loved one in a nursing home, don’t blame the “illegals.” Blame the Republicans. They’ve earned your blame.
A big congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on winning the NYC mayoral Democratic primary tonight!
June 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
A big congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on winning the NYC mayoral Democratic primary tonight!
IDIOTIC. Trump’s own Director of National Intelligence said there’s no evidence Iran was close to having a nuclear weapon. Now Trump has stupidly, needlessly and dangerously bombed Iran under false pretenses. This makes America and its allies less safe, not more.
BREAKING: President Trump said bombs were dropped by U.S. air forces on three nuclear sites in Iran today.
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June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
IDIOTIC. Trump’s own Director of National Intelligence said there’s no evidence Iran was close to having a nuclear weapon. Now Trump has stupidly, needlessly and dangerously bombed Iran under false pretenses. This makes America and its allies less safe, not more.
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"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”
June 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”
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George Floyd died at the hands of a police officer. We only know the truth because of a 17-year-old with a cell phone camera. But a camera can’t be the only defense against police brutality #Velshi
Velshi: A Cell Phone Camera Can’t be the Only Defense Against Police Brutality
On May 25th, 2020, the Minneapolis Police Department released a statement saying “Man Dies After Medical Incident During Police Interaction”. The man in question was George Floyd and he was murdered by Officer Derek Chauvin. That initial police statement was false. And the truth only came out because of a 17-year-old with a cell phone camera. But, it should not be the work of a civilian to hold law enforcement to account. A cell phone with a camera should not be the only defense against police brutality.
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May 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
George Floyd died at the hands of a police officer. We only know the truth because of a 17-year-old with a cell phone camera. But a camera can’t be the only defense against police brutality #Velshi
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'Hypocrisy of the highest order
@juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to share why he believes it is hypocritical of the Trump administration to bring charges against Rep. McIver after President Trump pardoned January 6th rioters.
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@juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to share why he believes it is hypocritical of the Trump administration to bring charges against Rep. McIver after President Trump pardoned January 6th rioters.
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Hearing on charges against Rep. McIver over ICE facility clash being held today
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) is due for her first court appearance today over a clash with officers at an ICE facility in New Jersey. MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin, NYU Law School Professor Rebe...
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May 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
'Hypocrisy of the highest order
@juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to share why he believes it is hypocritical of the Trump administration to bring charges against Rep. McIver after President Trump pardoned January 6th rioters.
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@juliancastrotx.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to share why he believes it is hypocritical of the Trump administration to bring charges against Rep. McIver after President Trump pardoned January 6th rioters.
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April 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Rest in Peace, Pope Francis.
April 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Rest in Peace, Pope Francis.
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Got a new one today when the press secretary accused him of being a "human trafficker" just absolutely out of thin air!
Just so we’re clear, everybody calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia a “terrorist” or a “gang member” are lying, and they know they’re lying, and they repeat it for purposes of confusing people who don’t follow this stuff closely into accepting what was done to him.
April 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Got a new one today when the press secretary accused him of being a "human trafficker" just absolutely out of thin air!
Happy to see Harvard push back against the extremist Trump administration. Hoping other universities and institutions will follow. There’s strength in numbers. Fight back together.
Wow. Harvard University says they will not comply with Trump’s demand to “audit” the viewpoints of their student body or else be defunded.
More of this.
More of this.
Harvard says it will not yield to Trump’s demands - The Boston Globe
Lawyers for Harvard University said Monday the school will not comply with a list of expanded demands from the Trump administration.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Happy to see Harvard push back against the extremist Trump administration. Hoping other universities and institutions will follow. There’s strength in numbers. Fight back together.
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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April 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Mahmoud Khalil and Kilmar Abrego Garcia have become symbols in a larger struggle for the soul of America. Their fight to remain in the country–and how our justice system chooses to respond–foreshadows the kind of nation we are becoming. #Velshi
Mahmoud Khalil, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and the soul of America
Two ongoing court cases involving lawfully present immigrants—Mahmoud Khalil and Kilmar Abrego Garcia—who were detained under legally dubious circumstances, have emerged as flashpoints in a broader reckoning over America’s identity, the fate of its democracy, and the role of the Courts in our system of checks and balances.
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April 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Mahmoud Khalil and Kilmar Abrego Garcia have become symbols in a larger struggle for the soul of America. Their fight to remain in the country–and how our justice system chooses to respond–foreshadows the kind of nation we are becoming. #Velshi
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The four law firms that it was announced are now Trump collaborators -- Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher, and A&O Shearman Sterling -- ALSO agreed today to "Disavow DEI" as part of a settlement with EEOC.
Why would any new associate join such a place? Why would any partner stay?
Why would any new associate join such a place? Why would any partner stay?
April 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The four law firms that it was announced are now Trump collaborators -- Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Simpson Thacher, and A&O Shearman Sterling -- ALSO agreed today to "Disavow DEI" as part of a settlement with EEOC.
Why would any new associate join such a place? Why would any partner stay?
Why would any new associate join such a place? Why would any partner stay?
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced that he is running for Senate. So here's everything you need to know about him—if you care about reality.
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Ken Paxton is going to take some classes on how to be more ethical
He could use some tips.
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April 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced that he is running for Senate. So here's everything you need to know about him—if you care about reality.
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
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This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.
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www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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I will not back down. I will never bend a knee.
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Trump attacks Marc Elias, Elias delivers instant rebuke
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen News
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March 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I will not back down. I will never bend a knee.
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Trump and his allies have long said they were targeting immigrants in the country illegally. But in fact they are also targeting legal immigrants, tourists and academics on the basis of their speech and opinions.
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Trump’s Deportation Agenda Expands to Legal Immigrants and Tourists
U.S. border officials are using more aggressive tactics at ports of entry as the administration scrutinizes green card and visa holders who have expressed opposition to its policies.
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March 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Trump and his allies have long said they were targeting immigrants in the country illegally. But in fact they are also targeting legal immigrants, tourists and academics on the basis of their speech and opinions.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/u...
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SCOOP: Before the IRS fired nearly 7,000 probationary employees, a senior lawyer raised the alarm that:
- the terminations contained "false" information
- they amounted to a "fraud" on the US judicial system
Don't miss this @propublica.org exclusive: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
- the terminations contained "false" information
- they amounted to a "fraud" on the US judicial system
Don't miss this @propublica.org exclusive: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Emails Reveal Top IRS Lawyer Warned Trump Firings Were a “Fraud” on the Courts
The Trump administration cited “performance” failures to justify its mass firing of IRS workers. But this claim was “false,” a senior agency attorney warned officials, because the administration had n...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
SCOOP: Before the IRS fired nearly 7,000 probationary employees, a senior lawyer raised the alarm that:
- the terminations contained "false" information
- they amounted to a "fraud" on the US judicial system
Don't miss this @propublica.org exclusive: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
- the terminations contained "false" information
- they amounted to a "fraud" on the US judicial system
Don't miss this @propublica.org exclusive: www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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They’re taking all the Bush-Cheney war on terror arguments and applying them to the basic nuts and bolts of immigration policy and enforcement.
NEW: DOJ asks Judge Boasberg to vacate his TROs against the gov't, calling them "an affront to the President’s broad constitutional and statutory authority to protect the United States from dangerous aliens who pose grave threats to the American people." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
They’re taking all the Bush-Cheney war on terror arguments and applying them to the basic nuts and bolts of immigration policy and enforcement.