President Trump inadvertently boosted California Governor Gavin Newsom's visibility and political standing by deploying National Guard and Marine troops to Los Angeles. Newsom used his prime-time opportunity to articulate strong opposition to the militarization of local streets, calling democracy into question. His speech was a rare chance for a governor to speak on national television, raising his profile within the Democratic Party and reviving interest in a possible presidential bid for 2028. Newsom's communication skills and charismatic presence allowed him to effectively counter Trump's rhetoric.
"We honor their service. We honor their bravery," Newsom said of the troops. "But we do not want our streets militarized by our own armed forces. Not in L.A. Not in California. Not anywhere ... ."
"California may be first - but it clearly won't end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next. Democracy is under assault right before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived."
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