💨 Abstract

In 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom positioned himself as a champion of immigrants against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies. Many of those targeted, according to Newsom, are hardworking individuals, not criminals. This stance puts Democrats in a tough spot, balancing voter concerns over illegal immigration with Trump’s aggressive deportation measures. The debate highlights the U.S.'s dual identity as a nation of immigrants and a country with a history of unrest about immigration.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff