"They're Gonna Pull Their Tricks." I Asked Trump's Party Who "They" Are | Riverside & Shasta Ballots

Summary of video/subtitles (main points)

• Guest and framing: The host introduces Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair Casey Crosby and repeatedly ties the discussion to former President Trump and upcoming midterm elections, with a particular focus on California ballot disputes.

• California election controversy (Riverside and Shasta counties):

  • Riverside County: The video claims that in a special election tied to new district maps, machine totals reportedly differ from paper counts by about 7%—described as roughly 657,000 vs. 611,000—implying tens of thousands of ballots don’t match.
  • The host says the sheriff obtained a judge’s warrant to seize/open ballot boxes, but California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit to stop the inspection/opening.
  • Shasta County: The video alleges federal interest and ballot-matching concerns as well, including mention of FBI involvement, again implying irregularities or unanswered questions.

• Host’s argument about suppression/obstruction:

  • A central claim is that the state is fighting to keep ballot boxes closed, and the host frames this as inconsistent with election transparency—asking why litigation is so forceful if there is nothing to find.
  • The host contrasts local controversy with federal action, alleging that the FBI arrived in Shasta, while Riverside’s inspection was blocked.

• Crosby’s portrayal of national Republican strategy and election integrity:

  • Crosby says the RNC is focused on vote protection and is actively engaged in over 170 lawsuits nationwide, including in states Republicans may consider “red.”
  • He emphasizes that the RNC works within state-by-state legal rules and that the RNC is separate from the Department of Justice, asserting they cannot coordinate with DOJ efforts.
  • Crosby argues that in some battleground districts, small vote swings can decide races, so turnout is critical, especially in midterms when enthusiasm may be lower.

• Republican confidence for the midterms (“target seats”):

  • Crosby says Republicans are using the Cook Political Report as a roadmap and need to win only a handful of House seats (described as six or seven), framing this as targeted resource allocation rather than a blanket “write-off.”
  • The host and Crosby discuss the idea that California’s political competitiveness is underestimated, while still maintaining the claim that California is politically “in trouble.”

• Interpretation of the “they’ll do their thing again” line:

  • The host repeatedly presses Crosby about who “they” are, referring to a recurring phrase suggesting election problems repeatedly recur.
  • Crosby implies the issue is tied to power and victory (and labels it a “socialist invasion” within the Democratic Party), suggesting opponents will use whatever means they can to win.

• Call to action and political message:

  • The video ends with an exhortation to vote, warning that “elections have consequences,” and emphasizing a proactive/offensive stance under Trump.
  • The host says a separate follow-up video will cover what the California Supreme Court decided regarding Riverside.

Presenters / contributors

• Ramin (host/creator)
• Casey Crosby (guest; RNC co-chair)
• Gavin Newsom (briefly referenced in a memoir/intro segment; not an in-studio conversational participant for the rest of the clip)