Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California has expressed concerns over the potential actions of the incoming Trump administration, citing past incidents where federal aid was withheld from California. Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing for legal battles in Trump's second term.
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said on Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump 'has made it no secret that he has it in for California ' as Gov. Gavin Newsom has convened a special legislative session this week to prepare for legal fights in Trump's upcoming term. Padilla said on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' that there's 'a lot of reason for concern' for the second Trump administration 'if the first administration is any indicator.
' He said while 'nobody disagrees' with a focus on violent criminals, that's 'very different than millions and millions of people being deported indiscriminately.' Padilla said that providing legal support for communities that could be impacted by Trump's plans is 'just the California way.''We embrace our diversity,' Padilla said. 'Our diversity is what has made our communities thrive and our economy thrive.
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