Gavin Newsom Warns of Trump's 'Unhinged' Use of National Guard Beyond State Lines

National Guard Mobilization Concerns

• ⚠️ Governor Newsom warns that the mobilization of the National Guard beyond state lines under questionable authority is a preview of things to come across the United States.
• ❓ He questions the command and control of National Guard members once they are demobilized, raising concerns about their ultimate fate.

Absurdity of Current Operations

• 🚨 Newsom recounts a situation in Los Angeles where CHP and LAPD officers were protecting the National Guard, rather than the other way around, highlighting the perceived absurdity.
• 🗣️ He criticizes the lack of congressional oversight on these matters, referring to Speaker Johnson as "Speaker in name only."

Praising the National Guard

• 👏 The Governor expresses respect for the men and women of the National Guard, calling them "heroes" and noting the public's support, including donations of water and food.
• 🎯 He emphasizes that these individuals are the same people who serve their communities, but are now under the jurisdiction of Donald Trump, whom he describes as "unhinged."

Broader Implications for Public Safety

• 🌐 Newsom stresses that the issue extends beyond California and impacts public safety broadly defined, including the safety of federal employees.
• ⚖️ He asserts that the boundaries of the law and public perception have been tested by these actions.