Gavin Newsom: “He's ordering our American heroes, the United States…”

“He's calling for a sitting governor to be arrested for no other reason than. Than to, in his own words, for getting elected. And we all know this Saturday He's ordering our American heroes, the United States military and forcing them to put on a vulgar display to celebrate his birthday, just as other failed dictators have done in the past. Look, this isn't just about protests here in Los Angeles. When Donald Trump sought blanket authority, Trump sought common gear. The National Guard common made that order apply in this angry state.” (03:05–03:19)

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