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Newsom Alleges Trump Used Authoritarian Tactics in Elections
8/18/2025
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom submitted a FOIA request about the Trump administration's military and law enforcement actions, alleging intimidation of electoral defenders.
- Newsom described Trump's actions as authoritarian, comparing them to tactics used by leaders in Russia and North Korea.
- The conflict between Newsom and Trump has intensified over immigration and redistricting matters.