so we'll be back with the honorable alex padilla. stay with us. >> and we are back with the honorable alex padilla here at "comunidad del valle," secretary of state. listen, secretary, the president said we can't have mail in ballots. people will cheat. it can lead to a miss count. we can't have that. what say you? >> i say two things. number one, he's a hypocrite. he is trying to undermine our confidence both by mail when he himself is a vote by mailer. vote by mail has been in place not just california but many states for many years. and it's proven to be secure for voters. increas increases participation. and it's been a good practice. and he's trying to undermine it because of his political agenda. i also think what's going on, he's trying to change the subject. my opinion he has failed in reespn's to this covid-19 pandemic. instead of taking ownership of that and focusing on that, he's going back to his ways of throwing out a lot of lies, especially when it comes to elections and voting rights to distract us, to underminus, and

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joining us now is california secretary of state alex padilla, who has jurisdiction over this issue. what was your reaction to the president's very specific attack on california today? >> lawrence, you know, beyond frustration, because for years we've been hearing lies after lies and conspiracy after conspiracy theory from this president about elections in general. his most recent target is vote by mail. but here's what makes it even more tragic, lawrence. yesterday we celebrated memorial day. today, we as a nation choose to honor the ultimate sacrifice that's been paid by so many women and men in the armed services over generations. and what does president trump do with this holiday? he spews conspiracy theorys and lies about vote by mail with the intent of casting doubts for november election results that he's not going to like. >> i mean, all of us who have voted by mail in california recognize how simple and clean the california system has always been. nancy pelosi is one of those people, one of those californians. let's listen to what she said today earlier tonight actually spea

that's why i'm very pleased we have alex padilla on the front line, who has been working overtime to put all this together, to remind everybody of the importance of getting these physical locations up and doing so in very short order. with that, i want to invite our secretary of state to share a few words. alex? >> great, thank you mr. governor, and letting me join the course of so many californians and saying thank you for your tremendous leadership during this pandemic. the fact that the numbers are as low in california, compared to the size of our population is due to the tough decisions you made at the beginning, and the cooperation of so many californians as you know. public health experts are focused on the short-term impact of covid-19, we are also focusing on the midterm and longer-term impact, including the november elections, as you said. thank you for the executive order that makes california the first date in the nation to respond to covid-19 by taking this action of sending every voter a ballot in the mail in advance of the november election. i think that's huge. there's

. >> and we had the secretary of state alex padilla on the show a couple of weeks ago. you can't emphasis the importance of getting that accurate count. there is a lot on the line in every neighborhood and every community and every city. there's a lot on the line if we don't get an accurate count. >> correct. especially now with covid, we can see the disparities in our community. the lack of -- or the need, basically the need for all these programs that -- for our community, for our seniors, for our children, for education, food. so it's really important now that we do get an accurate count, and that people, you know, people participate and that we -- everyone gets the word out to the communities to people that they know, to make sure that they get counted. >> how responsive has the community been? i know we're in the early stages, we should have started a long time ago. but we have until november 1st. you have a lot of farmers out in the coastal regions. how willing have they been to be counted? >> there are certain communities that we still have low count, right? ther

i'm pleased that we have alex padilla on the line working overtime to put all this together to remind everybody of the importance of getting these physical locations up and doing so in short orders with let me many californiaens and thank you for your tremendous leadership during this pandemic during the fact that and the size of our population is due to the decisions that you're getting and the cooperation of so many californiaens as you know. so you and public health experts are focused on in the short term impacts of covid-19, we're also focusing on the midterm and longer term impacts including the november elections so thank you for the executive order that makes california the first state in the nation so respond to covid- 19 by taking this action of sending every voter a ballot in the mail in advance of the november november election. that's huge. there's no safer physically distancing healthier way to exercise your right to vote than from the safety and convenience of your own home and also remind everybody listening here that in california, thanks to the legislature and to you

rnc filing this lawsuit against the governor in his official capacity and secretary of state alex padillathe complaint argues the plan invites fraud and ballots could be intercepted by the wrong people if they're in the mail. part of the quote, it says this brazen power grab was not authorized by state law and violates the election cause of the u.s. constitution. the secretary of state of california is responding, in part, quote, expanding vote by mail during a pandemic is not a partisan issue, it's a moral imperative to protect voting rights and public safety. vote by mail has been used safely and effectively in red, blue and purple states for years. we will not let this virus be exploited for voter suppression. the lawsuit comes days after president trump publicly threatened to withhold federal funding in michigan after the secretary of state there began the process of sending ballot applications to registered voters. she said she used 4.5 million of the cares act money set aside during the pandemic to do this. secretary of state benson in michigan points out it's part of michigan's con

california secretary of state alex padilla who supports the order says it's not fair to make voters choose between protecting their health and exercising their right to vote. most americans who are throwing physically distant cookouts this holiday weekend there. >>paying higher grocery bills staying gallagher with that story. >>americans looking to get outside this holiday weekend maybe fire up the grill. >>so be prepared to continue seeing high prices at the grocery store, especially on those cookouts staples like ground beef and chicken. >>now you may be paying higher prices that the people who work in those stores. well, many of them across the country are going to be getting smaller paychecks the united food and commercial workers international union once again blasting stores like kroger for getting rid of the hero bonus that $2 extra in our that the employees are being paid to work on the front lines during a pandemic union pointing out the pandemic is not over saying that some of the store workers are facing even more dangerous right now the americans start to get frustrated, confro

while governor, newsome has not yet commented secretary of state alex padilla came to his defense calling the lawsuit a smear campaign but he is says quote expanding vote by mail during a pandemic is not a partisan issue it's a moral imperative to protect voting rights and public safety vote by mail has been used safely and effectively and red blue and purple states for years in quote. >>happening now we're taking a live look from arlington virginia as president trump is taking part in the annual wreath laying ceremony at the arlington national cent cemetery to solemn memorial day commemoration taking place. later today, the president will also be traveling to baltimore to visit fort mchenry. the successful defense they're the baltimore harborduring the war of 1812 inspired the writing of the star spangled banner states army band are formed. >>and awaiting the president to move to the tomb of the unknown soldier to place the read. it's not just where we live. it's where we make a life. this memorial day, and every day, we honor those who gave everything to keep our home safe. lowes. home

integrity of our elections in quote while governor newsome has not yet commented secretary of state alex padilla came to his defense calling the lawsuit a smear campaign. but says quote expanding vote by mail during a pandemic it's not a partisan issue, it's a moral imperative to protect voting rights and public safety vote by mail has been you safely and effectively in red blue and purple states for years. we're just getting started at 5 o'clock hour the kron 00:04am morning news coming up one in 5 americans could be out of work right now because of the pandemic. >>we're going to find out what employment officials say we can expect the job market in the coming months, plus we'll take a look at the city's first sanction homeless encampment. we'll find out why city leaders say more needs to be done. and after the break rescue crews give tips on how to stay safe on the waterways during this holiday weekend. duracell optimum will be right where you need them... today. tomorrow. the day after that. and the day after that...day...after...day... packaging designed to make storage easier. duracell opti

well while governor newsome has not yet commented secretary of state alex padilla came to his defense calling the lawsuit a smear campaign. but he is says quote expanding vote by mail during a pandemic is not a partisan issue. it's a a moral imperative to protect voting rights and public safety vote by mail is when you safely and effectively and red blue and purple states for years. >>and still ahead this morning, one in 5 americans could be out of work right now because of the pandemic we're going to find out what employment officials say we can expect in the coming months. plus we're honoring those who offer the ultimate sacrifice of but that honors going to look a little bit different this memorial day we'll take a look at how the pandemic is changing thanks. and after the break researchers have created a new test to study how quickly patients develop antibodies to fight covid-19. good morning welcome back the holiday weekend and beautiful weather join thousands of people outside. >>take a look at this this scene i from yesterday at san francisco's dolores parts packed with people

. >> joining us is california secretary of state, alex padilla. mr. secretary, it's good to see you. respond to ronna mcdaniel there claiming or saying that the voter rolls are too messy and this is just going to end up in widespread voter fraud. >> well, i guess similar to trump himself, don't let facts and the truth get in the way of trying to make an argument. the fact of the matter is she's got it wrong. california has a long, successful history in utilizing vote by mail. california is not alone. both red states and blue states and purple states have vote by mail. oregon, utah, colorado and others. vote by mail has proven to be secure and provide an accessible way for people to exercise their right to vote with convenience or in this pandemic environment in a way that will help them protect their health and that of their loved ones. >> let's get to the heart of where the rnc chair was going with this critique, right? the concern is there are going to be ballots sent out to people that are no longer on the rolls. let me ask the question this way. e

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. >> caller: secretary of state alex padilla responded by saying, expanding vote by mail during a pandemicnot a partisan issue. it's a moral imperative. california is one of several states looking to expand mail-in voting for people who believe it might not be safe to go to a poll is place because of the pandemic. as for the cries of voter fraud, it is extremely rare. you are more likely to be struck by lightning. however, when it does strike, it's not always the way donald trump describes it. indeed the most recent case of ballot fraud was in 2018 by a republican operative in north carolina on behalf of a republican congressional candidate. in a piece of good news meanwhile, a florida judge struck down as unconstitutional a recent law mandating that former felons pay off all their debts before being able to vote. he declared the requirement would amount to a poll tax and would discriminate against those who could not afford to pay. back with me, our panel. nse, i'm going to go to you on this first. mail-in ballots has become a political football. let's put up a list of states that vote al