The concern is not just the targeting of his political opponents, but the trickledown effect, our local elected officials feeling emboldened by this, and are they targeting their political enemies locally?
Eric Swalwell expresses concern about the broader implications of Donald Trump's actions on local politics.
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Before President Trump reassumed office in January 2025, he routinely threatened to use his power to punish his political opponents
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After taking office, he wasted little time in following through on those threats.
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