US Governors React To Upcoming Trump Presidency

1. Gov. of Massachusetts Maura Healey — After Trump’s projected victory, Gov. Healey was asked on MSNBC whether state police would help with mass deportations if requested by the Trump administration, to which she responded, “No, absolulely not.” She continued, “I will work closely with my colleagues […] to hold the line once again on the rule of law, on democracy, and for looking out for residents in our states — and that includes protecting rights and freedoms that we hold dear.”

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2. Gov. of Washington Jay Inslee — In an X post, Gov. Inslee made it clear that Washington has gone against Trump before and is ready to “do it again.” The statement assures Washingtonians that the state will continue to protect their rights and will act against federal efforts to roll back progress on abortion and gender-affirming care, immigration, climate action, and more.

Washington has gone toe-to-toe with Trump before and we’re ready to do it again. Your rights are protected here. We will continue to lead on reproductive rights, climate action, immigrant rights, and more. pic.twitter.com/yCcqb0rzp5

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) November 7, 2024

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3. Gov. of Illinois JB Pritzker — Concisely put, Gov. Pritzker wrote in a post, “You come for my people — you come through me.”

To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom, opportunity, and dignity of Illinoisans, I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior.

You come for my people – you come through me.

— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) November 8, 2024

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4. Gov. of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro — In an official statement, Gov. Shapiro congratulated all candidates who have won their races and said he will respect Pennsylvanians and their choices. To conclude, he wrote, “Let me also make clear: I will never back down from standing up for the freedoms I was elected to protect. I will continue to defend our fundamental rights […]”

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6. Gov. of New York Kathy Hochul — On X, Gov. Hochul listed the actions her administration is taking to protect New Yorkers, saying that New York has “always been a bastion for rule of law and for freedom — and we always will be.” Notably, The Empire State Freedom Initiative is specifically stated as an “anti-Project 2025.”

New York is the birthplace of the women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental justice, and American labor movement. We have always been a bastion for rule of law and for freedom — and we always will be. pic.twitter.com/ivFiuNDMum

— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) November 7, 2024

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7. Gov. of California Gavin Newsom — According to Gov. Newsom, “California is ready to fight.” In an effort to protect the state against any “unlawful actions” by the incoming Trump administration, the governor called an emergency special session to strengthen legal resources to safeguard civil rights, reproductive freedoms, climate action, and more. In his official statement, Gov. Newsom said, “The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle.”

California is ready to fight.

I just called an emergency special session to help bolster our legal resources and protect our state against any unlawful actions by the incoming Trump Administration.

Whether it be our fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, or climate… pic.twitter.com/fIBPKsehot

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 7, 2024

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US Governors React To Upcoming Trump Presidency

Governors across the United States are already taking action to prepare for another Donald Trump presidency, which will have America’s first convicted felon at the helm. From California to Illinois, here’s how governors are reacting:

3. Gov. of Illinois JB Pritzker — Concisely put, Gov. Pritzker wrote in a post, “You come for my people — you come through me.”

If I’m being real, the dystopian vibes have never been stronger. Let us know what you think down in the comments, and please continue taking care of yourself and those in your community.

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