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Gov. Jerry Brown taunts Trump: Mueller is closing in In a notable YouTube segment, California Governor Jerry Brown offered a pointed response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and President Donald Trump regarding their lawsuit challenging the state's immigration policies. During this 2018 address, Brown emphasized the legal and moral responsibilities of the state to protect its residents, particularly in the wake of mounting investigations surrounding the Trump administration, notably those pertaining to Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Key Highlights from the Video:
- Governor Brown's Critique: He criticized the Trump administration’s stance on immigration, asserting that California would not be bullied into compliance.
- Timing of Remarks: Brown’s comments come as the Mueller investigation intensifies, with implications that the administration's focus on other matters might distract from critical issues like immigration reform.
- Local versus Federal Tensions: The video illustrates the continuing tensions between state governments resisting federal directives, a theme that resonates in current political discourse.