Topic: Convention Of States

A producer and Arizona State Communications Coordinator for the Convention of States clarifies that the movement seeks to propose specific amendments—such as term limits and fiscal restraints—rather than rewrite the U.S. Constitution. Currently, 19 of the required 34 states have adopted resolutions to call for a convention. The segment addresses common misconceptions and the history of state-led conventions.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has been linked to the "Convention of States" movement, which seeks to use Article V of the Constitution to propose amendments. Supporters, including activist Rick Green, advocate for a constitutionally mandated balanced budget and term limits for federal officials. Critics argue that a constitutional convention could lead to unpredictable changes and "gut" the existing framework of American government.

California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to implement gun restrictions, including raising the purchase age to 21 and banning assault weapons. Newsom intends to call a "convention of states" to propose the amendment. The hosts characterize the move as "showboating" for a potential presidential run.