California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the American public, warning of an assault on democracy [View all]
Source: Scripps News
Posted 10:09 PM, Jun 10, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the public on Tuesday evening, criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for his response to the anti-ICE protests centered on Los Angeles and warning that the events in California may repeat elsewhere in the country.
"This isn't just about protests here in Los Angeles. When Donald Trump sought blanket authority to commandeer the National Guard, he made that order apply to every state in this nation. This is about all of us. This is about you. California may be first, but it clearly will not end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next. Democracy is under assault before our eyes. This moment we have feared has arrived."
Newsom alleged that President Trump's efforts to fire government watchdogs, purge government databases and attack First Amendment protections were a threat to democracy and the principles of co-equal government. He criticized Congress for not fulfilling its responsibility in checking the executive branch.
"This moment, this moment we all need to stand up and be held to account, a higher level of accountability. If you exercise your First Amendment rights, please, please do it peacefully," Newsom said.
Read more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/california-gov-gavin-newsom-addresses-the-american-public-warning-of-an-assault-on-democracy
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