In a televised address, California Governor Gavin Newsom raised alarm over President Trump's deployment of military forces to immigration protests in Los Angeles, framing it as a moment of crisis for democracy. He urged Americans to resist these authoritarian actions, asserting that the country is witnessing a perilous moment. Newsom emphasized the dangers of targeting vulnerable populations, cautioning that Trump's division tactics could escalate. His address, broadcast nationwide, signals his potential presidential ambitions, reflecting a growing urgency to counteract perceived overreach by the federal government amid ongoing protests in California.
California may be first, but it clearly won't end here... Democracy is under assault right before our eyes the moment we've feared has arrived.
Authoritarian regimes begin by targeting people who are least able to defend themselves. But they do not stop there. Trump and his loyalists thrive on division.
This is a perilous moment for democracy and the country's long-held legal norms, urging Americans to step up to these challenges.
His address, Democracy at a Crossroads, aired on national networks and showcased Newsom's confrontation of escalating authoritarianism attempts.
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