Overview

• Adam Schiff, a Jewish Democrat and senator-elect from California, has expressed concerns about the fragility of U.S. democracy under Donald Trump's incoming presidency.
• Trump has labeled Schiff an 'enemy within' and called for legal action against him, citing Schiff's role in the impeachment hearings and January 6 investigations.
• Schiff has increased his personal security due to threats and highlighted the growing normalization of political violence in the U.S.
• He continues to advocate for protecting Jewish communities from rising antisemitism and remains a staunch supporter of U.S.-Israel relations.
• Schiff has pledged to challenge Trump’s controversial policies, including potential mass deportations and recess appointments of polarizing figures like Tulsi Gabbard.