"From the birth of our nation, our founders were obsessed with preventing tyranny and the emergence of another king, another despot. They created checks and balances, separation of powers, an independent judiciary. They understood that the greatest threat to liberty wasn't foreign invasion it was the concentration of power in the hands of one person or faction. This President has systematically dismantled these safeguards in his second term."
"Sen. Adam Schiff described Trump as an out-of-control and corrupt president who has ignored pressing issues such as climate change in order to enrich himself and punish his political enemies, including by turning the U.S. Department of Justice and the rest of the federal government into a 'personal fiefdom,' unbound by the law."
California's congressional delegation responds to President Trump's State of the Union address through varied approaches reflecting their political positions. Senator Adam Schiff boycotts the speech, criticizing Trump as corrupt and out-of-control, arguing he has dismantled constitutional safeguards designed to prevent tyranny and concentration of power. Multiple House Democrats including Robert Garcia, Sara Jacobs, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Julia Brownley also boycott. Senator Alex Padilla, whose personal experience with ICE raids informs his perspective, will deliver a Spanish-language response distributed on television and online. California's large congressional delegation ensures significant national visibility for these varied reactions.
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