"democracy is under assault before our eyes"
"[T]his is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
"Trump, without consulting California leaders, commandeered 2,000 of our state's National Guard members to deploy on our streets illegally and for no reason."
"The President, he did it on purpose. As the news spread throughout L.A., anxiety for family and friends ramped up and protests started again."
"a federal mobilization an act of overkill for demonstrations that didn’t draw a turnout above three figures"
"The level of escalation is completely unwarranted, uncalled for, and unprecedented."
"We pay over $80 BILLION more in taxes than we get back. Maybe it’s time to cut that off, @realdonaldtrump."
"This is not the way a civilized country behaves. It is completely deranged behavior."
"Come after me. Arrest me. Let’s just get it over with, tough guy."
"This isn't just about protests here in Los Angeles."
"a fitting threat given the @GOP want[s] to bring our country back to the 18th Century."