Sanders warns of authoritarianism after Trump deploys national guard to LA

theguardian.comPublished: 6/8/2025

Summary

As tensions rise over Trump's deployment of the national guard in Los Angeles during protests against federal immigration raids, Bernie Sanders warned that this could signal a shift toward authoritarianism. Sanders highlighted Trump's misuse of power, including attacks on universities, budget cuts, and LGBTQ+ rights rollback, adding that he is threatening to challenge constitutional authority. With Republican-controlled Congress pushing for more power, the future of American democracy hangs in the balance.