Democrats forced to walk tightrope on Trump, Los Angeles protests
The HillTuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
Democrats are in a tricky spot—they're slamming Trump for sending the National Guard to Los Angeles, calling it an overreach, but they also have to tread carefully because the protests fueling this move are about immigration, a hot-button issue for their base. Even as party leaders, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, criticize the administration for bypassing state authority, they’re balancing outrage with the need to avoid alienating voters on either side of the debate.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Trump vs. Democrats—it’s a high-stakes political dance. Democrats have to condemn what they see as federal overreach without undermining public concerns about immigration or appearing too soft on protests. How they handle it could shape their credibility with voters ahead of the election.
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