Gavin Newsom condemned the timing of ICE arrests occurring outside his announcement venue for a redistricting election. He described the situation as sick and pathetic, indicating it reflected the authoritarian nature of Trump’s presidency. Newsom warned that if Trump succeeded in rigging elections, it could threaten the country's democratic integrity. His office denounced the ICE presence as intimidation, while officials asserted that such enforcement operations were routine and aimed at public safety in Los Angeles, not politically motivated.
The presence of ICE agents outside the event was described as indicative of the authoritarian tendencies of President Trump and a manifestation of his administration's oppressive approach.
Newsom emphasized the politically charged nature of the immigration enforcement operation, suggesting it was strategically timed to intimidate him during a significant political announcement.
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