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Rep. Casar Blasts Abbott for Escalating Protest Tensions

6/13/2025

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Rep. Greg Casar took a stand on MSNBC's “The Briefing,” condemning Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for heightening tensions at peaceful protests in San Antonio. He contrasted Abbott's militarized approach with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's commitment to safeguarding citizens without resorting to the National Guard, accusing Abbott and President Trump of fueling unrest.

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Rep. Greg Casar took a stand on MSNBC's “The Briefing,” condemning Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for heightening tensions at peaceful protests in San Antonio. He contrasted Abbott's militarized approach with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's commitment to safeguarding citizens without resorting to the National Guard, accusing Abbott and President Trump of fueling unrest.