Battling Trump: Memes and Mayhem in California
What are the intentions of the Trump critic?
By Tristan Reece
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In the battleground between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom, the fight over immigration policies has ignited a power struggle of epic proportions. But who's really winning this showdown?
The fiery debates have been raging since Trump sent the National Guard into the streets of Los Angeles amidst the chaos of the protests. Newsom isn't holding back, labeling Trump's actions "an act of recklessness" that put lives at risk, and filing a lawsuit against the U.S. government in a San Francisco federal court.
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The deployment of the National Guard has raised legal eyebrows. Trump ordered the move Sunday evening, a legally debatable decision, as no U.S. president has deployed the National Guard against a state's will for 70 years. Even in 2020, Trump himself admitted that he couldn't send in the National Guard without the state's consent, a quote Newsom isn't shy about using in his lawsuit.
Trump's Name-Calling Spree
Newsom has made no secret of his disdain for Trump, positioning himself as Trump's polar opposite since his first term. Despite their disagreements, Newsom attempted to maintain a personal connection with the president. However, that changed when Trump blamed California for the wildfires, to which Newsom responded with caution. Now, he's called Trump a "cold-hearted liar," a "dictator," and a "disturbed" individual.
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Trump's innocent response? He likes Newsom, but thinks he's "totally incompetent." In a more aggressive move, Trump gave Newsom a nickname, dubbing him "Gavin Newscum."
A Presidential Arrest on the Table?
Things took an even more bizarre turn when Trump publicly toyed with the idea of having Newsom arrested. His border chief Tom Homan declared he would arrest anyone who stood in the way of his agency's officers—including Newsom. When asked if he thought Newsom should be arrested, Trump replied, "I would if I were Tom."
First Part of the StatementNewsom shared Trump's inflammatory statement on Twitter, denouncing it as "a day that I had hoped I would never see in America." He labeled the call to arrest an incumbent governor an "unmistakable step towards authoritarianism."
"Great TV"What Trump gains from this power struggle is unclear; he merely dismissed it as "great TV," as he did with his scandal involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump seems to find pleasure in this standoff with Newsom. He claimed, "In his own way, Gavin probably enjoys me getting involved."
Panorama
On one edge of the L.A. unrest, migrants showed a surprising act of kindness, offering aid to the police. Meanwhile, Newsom continues to fuel the dispute, making waves in the national media and gaining recognition as part of his power struggle against Trump.
Newsom has long been rumored as a potential presidential candidate. With California being a nearly impenetrable Democratic stronghold, Newsom won the last gubernatorial election in 2022 with nearly 60 percent of the vote. No Republican has received a majority in presidential elections there for more than 30 years.
Despite his early denials of running for president in 2024, Newsom has been mentioned as a potential replacement candidate for President Joe Biden. However, a poll showed that Newsom would likely only secure 36 percent of the votes against Trump, while Trump could expect 46 percent.
A Battle for the Red, White, and Blue
Newsom has founded a Political Action Committee (PAC) to support a potential national campaign, a move that could elevate him to a greater political stage. In a 2019 video, Newsom presented several politicians, including Trump, as threats to democracy, a battle he has since taken up with renewed vigor.
As the power struggle continues, the fight for California, the American people, and the future of democracy rages on.
Source: nbcnews.com
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California Governor Gavin Newsom's Political Action Committee (PAC) could be a stepping stone towards a national campaign, as he positions himself as a potential opponent to President Trump in the 2024 election. The ongoing power struggle between these two political figures is not just about immigration policies, but also extends to community and employment policies, as both leaders attempt to shape the future of America. This political battle is a significant part of the general-news landscape, with consequences reaching far beyond California's borders.
