President Trump’s recent actions in California, including threats to withdraw federal funding and military involvement against Governor Gavin Newsom's wishes, have galvanized the governor’s response and positioned him for a potential 2028 presidential run. Newsom condemned Trump’s authoritarian tactics and asserted California's significance on a national stage. The political motivations behind Trump's maneuvers were highlighted when U.S. Homeland Security officials unapologetically stated their intention to 'liberate' California from supposed burdensome governance, further fueling Newsom's legitimacy and rallying support against federal overreach.
This brazen abuse of power ... inflamed a combustible situation, putting at risk our people, our officers and the National Guard,” Newsom said.
We are staying here to liberate the city from the socialist and burdensome government that this governor and this mayor have placed on this country and this city.
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