John — let’s be clear about what is happening in Los Angeles right now:

Donald Trump has classified peaceful protest as rebellion and has deployed the National Guard over the objection of a sitting governor for the first time since 1965. This is almost certainly illegal.

Now, he is even mobilizing the marines to police our neighborhoods. This is authoritarian intimidation and is the playbook of dictators, not democratically elected leaders.

But California is fighting back. Because we do not bow before any king or dictator. Governor Gavin Newsom has just announced that he is SUING Donald Trump to stop this unlawful circus. Will you consider making a donation to fund organizing programs we are aiming to launch up and down our state? At this moment, organizing could not be more crucial.

What we are seeing in Los Angeles County is a purposeful provocation by the Trump Administration.

From arresting immigrants, to detaining labor leaders, to mobilizing military personnel against peaceful citizens, to threatening the arrest of our Governor, Trump has made his intentions clear — to demonize, divide, and destroy our communities.

But California Democrats are California Strong because we stand together – united by our shared values of justice, equality, opportunity, and resilience.

We defend democracy and the rights of every Californian to live with dignity and respect.

That’s why Governor Gavin Newsom is fighting back — telling Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth that they will see California in court. And if they want to arrest him, Gov. Newsom says, “Come and get me, tough guy.”

Now we need to stand up our organizing programs faster than we ever expected in order to meet this critical moment for our state and democracy. If able, will you make a donation of $35 or $55 to fund our statewide organizing blitz?

Thank you for not losing heart and staying in this fight.

— The California Democratic Party