By admin 
As the reality of a second Trump administration takes hold, I know there is a lot of fear, sadness, anxiety and panic.
I understand.
I am here today to reassure you that in California, progress will prevail.
No matter who is in the White House, no matter who is in control of Congress, we will continue to make progress in California.
In California we will choose calm over chaos.
Fact over fiction.
Accessory over debt.
Unity over division.
‘Us and us’ over ‘I and I’.
That’s why we are the fifth largest economy in the world. Not despite our commitment to employees, consumers and the environment.
Because we are the largest and most diverse state in the country.
Because we believe in the power of inclusivity.
Because we believe in truth over lies. Hope over hate. Light over dark.
Because we believe in looking ahead.
It’s who we are in the Golden State. It’s in our DNA. Nothing and no one can change that.
As Attorney General, I will continue to use the full force of the law and the authority of this office to address injustice.
To stand up for all people, especially those who have long been overlooked and undervalued.
To protect reproductive rights.
And advocate for more housing – especially more affordable housing for lower- and middle-income families just trying to make ends meet.
I will continue to stand up to greedy corporate giants and fight for more affordable gas, groceries and everything in between.
I will continue to defend our world-renowned natural resources and protect them for generations to come.
Keep fighting for clean water to drink and clean air to breathe.
Continue to crack down on illegal guns on our streets and get fentanyl out of our neighborhoods.
Keep fighting for workers.
I will continue to protect, defend and serve every Californian. Regardless of your politics.
I’m here to make sure that everyone—no matter what they look like, how much money they make, where they come from, who they love, how they identify, or how they pray—can pursue their version of the California Dream.
A fair wage and good secondary employment conditions.
A safe and affordable place to live.
Affordable and accessible healthcare.
Good schools to send our children to.
Safe neighborhoods to raise our families.
That’s my promise to you, no matter who’s in the White House.
We’ve been here before.
We have lived through Trump 1.0.
We know what he is capable of.
We know what plans he has in store.
The silver lining is just that: we know.
We know we have to take Trump at his word when he says he will roll back environmental protections, go after our immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities, attack our civil rights, and limit access to essential reproductive care.
That means we won’t be flat-footed in January.
As California’s Attorney General, you can rest assured that if Trump attacks your rights, I will be there.
If Trump comes after your freedoms: I will be there.
If Trump endangers your safety and well-being: I will be there.
California DOJ did it before and we will do it again.
During the last Trump administration, California’s DOJ fought to stop illegal rollbacks and proposals that would have harmed the welfare, health, safety and civil rights of our people and people across the country.
That would have caused irrevocable damage to our environment.
It doesn’t matter who’s in charge of the federal government…
Whatever the new administration has in store…California will remain the steadfast beacon of progress that it has long been.
A constant, unwavering, immovable force to be reckoned with.
We will continue to monitor overreach and reduce abuse of power.
Be the antidote to dangerous, extremist, hateful vitriol.
Be the blueprint of progress for the nation to look to.
Remember: In moments of chaos in DC, you can always look to California for a calm solution.
California leaders across the state are ready to stand arm in arm.
Governor Newsom and every constitutional official;
Senator Padilla and Senator-elect Schiff;
Democratic members of Congress;
Pro Tem McGuire, Chairman Rivas and the California Legislature;
Mayors, supervisors and city council members from San Francisco to San Diego stand ready to fight for our California values.
For our people. For our environment.
For progress and justice.
And where necessary, we are prepared to tackle the challenges of a second Trump administration – together.
While much change lies ahead…
The road to progress in California remains full speed ahead.
It doesn’t always have to be linear. Progress is so rarely the case.
It zigs and zags. Takes frustrating detours. Centimeters forward and backward and forward again.
The detours and setbacks do not determine our progress.
Our commitment to forward momentum determines our progress. Defines us.
It’s what we do next that will define us.
If you’re feeling despondent today, remember that you are not alone.
In California, we don’t look back. We’re not going back.
We are California! We will face all challenges and rise to the occasion.
As is often said, as California goes, so goes the nation.
In the days, months and years to come, all eyes will be turned west.
In California they will see: we are still moving forward.