Newsom Slams Trump Over Unilateral Troop Deployment to LA Amidst Unrest

Los Angeles unrest: Governor Newsom criticizes President Trump's troop deployment. Following days of civil unrest in Los Angeles, California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a strong rebuke of President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the city without consulting state officials. "Trump, without consulting California leaders, commandeered 2,000 of our state’s National Guard members to deploy on our streets illegally and for no reason," Newsom stated in a statewide address. This action, Newsom argued, escalated tensions and endangered both citizens and law enforcement. The Governor's comments came after Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew in downtown Los Angeles to quell five nights of disturbances. The state has also filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order to halt further deployment of federal troops. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between the state and federal governments over immigration policy and the use of National Guard resources. Newsom's address underscores the severity of the situation and the need for collaboration between state and federal authorities to address the ongoing crisis peacefully and effectively.