Trump vs. Newsom: National Guard Deployment Sparks Legal Battle Amidst LA Protests

Tensions escalate between President Trump and California Governor Newsom. President Trump dismissed Governor Newsom's suggestion that he should be arrested, stating that his "primary crime is running for governor." This comment came amidst a backdrop of protests and a heightened law enforcement presence in Los Angeles. The situation further intensified when Governor Newsom filed a lawsuit against President Trump, alleging an abuse of power in deploying the National Guard to the city. A CBS News reporter on the scene stated that the governor and state attorney general said they would sue the president for sending in the National Guard, claiming there was "no invasion" or "rebellion." President Trump responded by stating that he stopped the rioting and that the situation would have been far worse without federal intervention. The legal challenge to the president's authority underscores the deep political divisions and ongoing tensions surrounding the handling of the protests.