Democratic Governors Prepare for Trump's Second Term

In response to Donald Trump's election victory, Democratic governors and state attorneys general are reviving strategies to counter his policies, recognizing that the resistance may be more challenging in his second term. Trump's agenda includes plans for mass deportations and rolling back environmental protections, which has prompted calls for organized resistance among liberals. California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated a special legislative session aimed at creating laws to 'Trump-proof' the state. Meanwhile, the governors of Colorado and Illinois have launched the 'Governors Safeguarding Democracy' initiative to protect the rule of law. Historically, Democratic state officials filed 160 multistate lawsuits during Trump's first term, a significant increase compared to previous administrations. However, past victories have been mixed, as some measures were later upheld by the Supreme Court.