The Daily Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump’s Response and Why It’s a Defining Moment for Democracy
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Jun 12, 2025 
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, passionately discusses President Trump’s deployment of federal troops to L.A., calling it a "brazen abuse of power." He highlights the significance of the protests as a defining moment for democracy and argues against authoritarianism. Newsom emphasizes the importance of peaceful dissent, civic engagement, and the complexities surrounding illegal immigration. He also navigates the political tensions between state and federal governments, urging Americans to unite in the face of rising national challenges.
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Troop Deployment Threatens Democracy
- Governor Newsom calls President Trump's troop deployment in LA a "brazen abuse of power."
- This act is a defining moment threatening American democracy and freedom.
Limited Protests, Inactive Troops
- Newsom describes modest protest activity in downtown LA with heavy local law enforcement presence.
- Federal troops were largely inactive initially, lacking fuel, water, food, and training.
Local Police Lead Law Enforcement
- Newsom emphasizes local police are primary enforcers managing protests and arrests.
- Federal troops are being improperly used in immigration raids, violating legal limits.