Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico talks with Rachel Maddow about how New Mexico is handling the coronavirus, particularly as it overlaps with a rampant outbreak in Navajo Nation. Aired on 5/20/2020.
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New Mexico Helps Navajo Nation Where Federal Response Falls Short | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
That’s American history at its worst ongoing. First the colonizers stole this land from the Navajo & other indigenous tribes, & then of the ones they didn’t slaughter outright who remained/survived the genocide, they shoved the survivors to a small remote pocket of land called reservations & years later, this country continues to turn its back on them. This is America.
Brian Bianco I guess it means it does cuz you sir are right about colonizers slaughtering our tribe too for land. Look up the “Navajo long walk” if u want to see the real truth about what they do to our people….. that is some history for you right there, Navajo long walk..
@Myles D it was a rhetorical question, but thank you for your reply. I do realize there are some people south of the USA that will have some native ancestry, but a lot of people like to forget they also have colonizer ancestry.
Brian Bianco I am not one with “colonizer blood” I know that for dam sure. I love my people and I show love to other people who actually care about our people like you it kinda seems like. The bloodlines aren’t important at all…. it’s the fact that Native Americans are literally crying for help from anybody bc we can’t even help ourselves in our own communities believe it or not. There’s a pandemic going on right now and you need to look out for your family and loved ones as well.
FRE FLO DO well said, but they have done much more. The government forced children into boarding schools miles from home where many were abused, forced the children to cut their hair and punished them for speaking their native languages and much much more. Still the Navajo have survived.
@Tara Drolma Thank you for sharing that. I wish I could say I’m surprised, but the countless atrocities woven into the fabric of American history is pure evil. And so many more incidents went undocumented. A nation built on the backs of slaves. Even now, ICE has immigrant children traumatized by separation from their parents, locked up in cages like animals. It’s no surprise that this country, despite it’s advances, never seems to evolve past hatred & disrespect. As sure as we have good people in this country, the racism & prejudice is evidence of the evil & warped thinking has been passed down from generation to generation to this day. Be safe!
The cruelty and incompetence of this administration is staggering. Good luck Governor
Trump should be tried for manslaughter when he’s booted out of office. To ignore medical advice about the spread of the virus and knowing the consequences of his action will result in a growling list of deaths borders on murder.
@Isaac Hunt and what should happen to Bill DeBlasio? The city with the most cases/deaths?
Governor LOJUAN GRISHAM is such a wonderful person she cares about us all thank you governor good work may God bless you and your family. # New Mexico Strong
Navajo, another group that doesn’t fit in the Republican whites only club so another state discarded from the Republican puzzle of victory.
She’s being considered to be Joe Biden’s VP!!
Would make a great VP
Joseph Garcia I’m Glad you have ANice Gover nor. VP 2024
The Big Fat Elephant In The Room : A Rotten Healthcare System
Both parties rather you die or end up in eternal debt than
providing you with Free Healthcare like all other Developed Nations on Earth .
2020 Demented vs Dementia ..They both hate regular Americans .
#OnlyRichLivesMatter
WTF ? ❤️ Australia
Thank you Medicare 🇦🇺
Instead old fat Pompeo is spending our money on expensive dinners for donors.
Democrats are doing everything for America. Its Republicans who dont care if Americans live or die!
I’m so tired of the both sides BS. Democrats gave us medicare. Democrats tried to get
universal healthcare, and republicans blocked them mercislessly. Look beyond headlines.
She started early teaming w/NM Labs, UNM, & hospitals. Early w/social distancing, testing, tracing & PPE. Doing great job!
NM’s Coronavirus response was great until Gallup got hit and they completely ignored the city so now they had to lock it down as well. Thus why we are making the news now…. I’m sure the rest of NM is ok but Gallup is apparently being hit pretty hard..
Gallups Covid-19 response was slow and was late… now the city and it’s people are reaping the consequences.
Gallup mayor is Republican and ignored the stay at home order by the Governor. Governor Grisham showed up on their land with State Police and closed entrances to their tribe. I know I’m from Rio Rancho, NM.
America has robbed & killed the Native Americans almost from day one. Somethings never change!
Sad but true.
Stay safe Sir.
@Agolf Twittler : Today was a beautiful & sunny day here in the Northern part of America where I live close to the American/Canadian border if I ever need to flee. I got in a considerable amount of gardening & have a couple more days to go till I’m done & can begin to enjoy my garden. Gardening soothes my soul. Its always nice hearing from you & likewise you Sir take care!
@Baby drumphf Same here, both the weather, the garden and the geographical location.
See you soon.
Give back the Stolen Native Land!
Jeffrey Kidwell one sided and arrogant. Native Americans are kinda known for that. But I’m not your average Native American. I kinda do know how human nature works and if people really did care to help us then we would’ve received it long time ago. Our president and government is crying for help bc they don’t know what to do during this crisis either.
Jeffrey Kidwell we would’ve received support a LONG time ago if you really meant your sympathy for us. But it is still the same and it has always been the same…
@Myles D when people on reservations start paying federal taxes I’ll be on your side to help them also
Jeffrey Kidwell only native Americans who work have to pay for taxes just like anybody else…..I help my people regardless cuz those are my people.
Jeffrey Kidwell and you still haven’t been able to answer my question….
Love our governor
Does Gov. Grisham’s teeth look blue to anyone else? I’ve been having odd optical problems recently, so I’m actually curious to know if anyone else is seeing what I’m seeing.
Or, it can be the blue screen in front of her🙄
Yes, hmmm
I thought the light from camera was reflecting the blue of her jacket – like a buttercup makes your chin look yellow.
Trump’s hair and face looks – and is – very orange!!
R McElhaney
Yes, but the 🍊🍄💩 does that to itself.
I feel that the Navajo people should’ve been the 1st to receive help but some often forget that we’re the freaking Invaders not them 🤦🏻♂️
@Johnathan Lincoln I’m sure you made a mistake, but “That’s right the south American country of Spain.”……..I’m sure you meant Europe.
Some people have it in their head that the Spanish came to places like Mexico and wanted to start families with every tribe. There’s a majority of Latino’s that all believe they are indigenous and their mind is blown when you tell them that Mexico was “New Spain”.
@Johnathan Lincoln when the Indian tribes start paying taxes , then then should be able to get federal funds. Why should tax payers fund tribes that dont pay taxes ? And lets not forget , Sure i agree we took this land , just like every other country in the world. But ask yourself this. Who did they Indians take the land from ? It is a Fact , and can be researched , that the indians where NOT the first to settle in North America.
Jeffrey Kidwell yes us native Americans pay taxes like everybody else in case you didn’t know. They make us live like you but we never see any real benefits. Also they call us natives cuz we are in fact—NATIVE to this country meaning we originate here, meaning this our land and we’ve been here on the American continent probably since the beginning?
@No Idea do you regularly name call strangers? How many teeth you have missing from that?
I wouldn’t put too much into what this world has become but as individuals with equal rights we shouldn’t let it go back to what it was be smart the only way an enemy can trap you if they understand your thoughts it’s always good to listen more and speak less you stay ahead by not even responding to things that’s how they get you by getting in your head. If a person can get in your head he or she can control you body as well as actions 😉 just take a look at the white house and Congress they’re most definitely holding on to the money to set people back but all it takes is for the people to open those blind eyes and band together as one for once and the results will be fruitful trust and believe in you and do the right thing for your family not a party that’s never been for us all help come with a cause that’s why we need independent to step up to the plate blueprint are black and white so we need shades of grey 🤷🏻♂️ God bless everyone and give them the vision of sight 🤫
SAVE THE INDIANS
I don’t come from India, just say Native American it’s more polite.
So proud of our Govener 💪💙 she is doing a great job! I am glad to be in New Mexico and have a good Govener! 😘
Thank you Govenor for you quick intelligent response to this pandemic.
This white house only cares for those who can help the white house (ie the orange-utan), the republicans used to help them who can help them selfs.
They did it again, the crisis of 1929 made (worse) by republicans, the watergate scandel, the 2008 financial crisis, Iraq war and now this…
It is sad but true! Not that they are the only one to blame, but they (the gop) did the most damage!!!
Vote them out, they will not learn, they will continue to lie, distract and murder till the end of time if you do not act wise!!!
brilliantly said, ty gov grisham and dr maddow.
Me. Maddie to yup.
donald trump has robbed this nation of its future, its livelihood, and the respect of the world
Trump wouldn’t care if himself and Brad Parscale were the only two people left in this world.
But if that was the case, who would manufacture their golfing clubs, balls, and clothing?
Bravo…when it comes right down to it…its about ppl helping ppl..
Trump couldn’t lead a fish to water unless he wants a fish dinner
The Native Americans need help. True Americans…God Bless them..