Comparison of Governors Newsom and Abbott on National Guard Deployment in Protests
California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the deployment of the National Guard in protests, unlike Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Newsom aims to keep protests peaceful and non-militarized.
Key Points
- Newsom opposes National Guard intervention in protests
- Abbott deploys National Guard to target anti-ICE protests in Texas
- San Antonio protests have been peaceful so far
Pros
- Governor Newsom aims to keep protests peaceful and non-militarized
- Promotes peaceful assembly and freedom of expression
Cons
- Potential lack of security in protests without National Guard presence
- Differing approaches to handling protests may lead to conflict