According to reports, on June 8 local time, California Governor Gavin Newsom posted on social platform X, listing what he called “the actions of a dictator,” and shared a video of Trump speaking to reporters that day.
In the video, Trump stated that any officials who “obstruct the enforcement of law and order” will face charges. Newsom listed four “dictatorial acts” in the caption: “inciting and provoking violence”, “creating widespread chaos”, “militarizing cities”, and “arresting opponents”. He wrote: “These are the actions of a dictator, not what a president should be doing.”
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California Governor Newsom accuses Trump of dictator-like behavior, sparking political controversy.
According to reports, on June 8 local time, California Governor Gavin Newsom posted on social platform X, listing what he called “the actions of a dictator,” and shared a video of Trump speaking to reporters that day.
In the video, Trump stated that any officials who “obstruct the enforcement of law and order” will face charges. Newsom listed four “dictatorial acts” in the caption: “inciting and provoking violence”, “creating widespread chaos”, “militarizing cities”, and “arresting opponents”. He wrote: “These are the actions of a dictator, not what a president should be doing.”