Gov. Jerry Brown on How Trump Won & Democrats Lost Touch (Exclusive Interview with Elex Michaelson)

4-term California Governor Jerry Brown gives us his first election since Donald Trump's election.

Gov. Brown weighs in on why Trump won, why Harris lost, Biden's decision to run, and the path forward for Democrats.

He also discusses California's current Governor Gavin Newsom, the state's pendulum swing on crime issues, and his work on climate change, relations with China, and nuclear non-proliferation.

Brown also discusses his life at this ranch in Colusa County & his philosophy.

This is the full, unedited interview for California's statewide political show, "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson."

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[andrewburger]

Don't let Newsom ever become president

[albertsolorio]

I'm a Mexican-American So-Cal born and raised in LA. I could not vote blue after witnessing the disaster leadership here. Can we get someone who cares about our people and economy instead of making themselves rich?

[cyndi]

2billion missing !!! Newsom has been horrible on every level

[luvlivefoods]

Newsom has been a terrible governor when it comes to education and the illegals. Jerry is being too soft on his critique about Newsom.

[franrushie.]

Jerry Brown lost me there… Newscum is not doing a good job… he’s the worse governor if you ask me..

[TheMancYank]

The state with the highest shift to the right was California. If this state was the political bastion of the country that wouldn’t have happen. This happened because of the trifecta. (1) Jobs (2) Uncontrolled immigration(3) Woke. I used to be a Dem. I voted for Obama twice and Kerry. This current Dem party is too loopy for a vast majority of Americans.

[jdean]

The mainstream media talking heads need to watch how a real professional newsman and journalist like Elex interviews people and politicians that they may not necessarily agree with. THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!

[jdean]

I’m laughing at myself because I’d take Jerry Brown over Newsom any day. Elex you do a great job in professionally interviewing some major heavy hitters. Nicely Done! ✅

[jeteagle]

Americans chose.
Patriotism over communism

[napoleontaggueg]

It Doesn't Matter If You Are Democrats, Republicans Or Independents And Others .... Don't Get Fooled And Again By A Career Politicians .... They Are The Problem .... AMEN

[eugenefirebird]

I saw Jerry Brown once at Long Beach Naval Shipyard in about 1976. As I was entering the engineering building, he was coming out the door toward a limo. I liked him in the 1970s. He never once mentioned allowing Illegal aliens into the USA then. In fact he said they took our jobs then. Later in the 2010s, he made sanctuary cities and gave them drivers licenses. Boy did he change his tune on that. He lost me with that one.

[rafaelra]

If he was a great Gov why California is such a mess?

[pam_jackson]

Lol, Jerry Brown getting hardcore on crime, now that's rich.

[KaliGold]

Brown was against prop 13 when it was introduced. That is all you need to know about him.

[tudytrgovac]

Great interview. Gov. Brown showed thoughtful perspective and grace. Newsom will never measure up.

[antonietacarmody]

One of the worst governors of California! Decided many things. Without consulting the people of California.

[denisevarner]

Well, this explains it...politics, addiction, power, hedonism, etc. Obviously Mr. Brown cannot see the objectivity of the detetioration of California. One single minded perspective ultimate leans to human catastrophe. California is a human catastrophe. I align myself with the ethical principles of the true advocacy of RFKJ. College educated, this man's last leadership contributed to the demise of the nursing profession in California. Sad.

[scottstallings]

Jerry is so interesting to listen to. Please have him back. I'm a total gay republican but the former California governor has some great insights.

[scottstallings]

JERRY LOOKS GREAT FOR 86! AMAZING. WE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 😊

[fish]

He put in place a high speed rail system that we can't afford and don't need. Pretty soft interview.