Newsom: Pentagon is being untruthful about LA to support National Guard presence
California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the situation surrounding the deployment of the National Guard on Monday, criticizing the Department of Defense for exacerbating tensions. He pointed out that the situation worsened after federal troops were sent to Los Angeles amid protests against immigrant raids. “The deployment of troops escalated tensions,” Newsom remarked on X, mentioning […]
Critics of Trump view the use of the National Guard as an evasion of the Insurrection Act.
President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to address protests in California has sparked debate about his approach to immigration policy and whether he might invoke the Rebellion Act. Typically, it’s the state governor who negotiates such deployments, but Trump bypassed California’s Governor Gavin Newsom by sending troops to Los Angeles himself. Protests broke […]
Trump overrides Newsom to send in the National Guard as riots spread through Los Angeles.
Trump Mobilizes National Guard Amid California Protests President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in response to protests and riots in California faced criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat. In a recent declaration, Trump stated that activating National Guard troops was essential for protecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Brad Moss, […]
Newsom’s opposition to Trump’s National Guard deployment regarding ICE issues may have unintended consequences.
California Governor Criticizes Trump’s National Guard Plans Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom of California expressed his strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard. In a passionate statement, he described the situation as “illegal, immoral, unconstitutional,” but he wasn’t referring to attacks on property or law enforcement. Instead, he was […]
Charlamagne Struggles to Understand Trump’s Justification for Sending in the National Guard
Charlamagne Reacts to Trump’s National Guard Deployment Amid Riots Radio host Charlamagne Tha God expressed his surprise regarding the violence that prompted President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to Los Angeles during unrest over ICE actions. Riots broke out on Friday in the Los Angeles area following an incident involving ICE, sparking violent […]
Fact-check: President Trump approved 20,000 National Guard troops for deployment on January 6, 2021
The former co-chair of the Jan. 6 House Selection Committee has inaccurately stated that President Trump denied the request for the National Guard on that day. This comes amid protests against ICE in Los Angeles. On June 8, Sen. Benny Thompson (D-Miss.) claimed via social media that “Trump refused to call the National Guard during […]
Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to LA is described as the ‘true emergency’
National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles Sparks Debate The editorial board of The New York Times stated on Sunday that the key issue regarding the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles was President Donald Trump’s decision to send in the National Guard to manage the situation. The editorial highlighted that the National Guard is typically called […]
Trump’s reductions to the National Park Service annoy Republicans
President Trump’s proposed budget cuts for the National Park Service (NPS) are raising concerns among some Republicans. The administration suggests a significant 30% reduction in both the operational and staffing budget for park services. Additionally, certain park sites may be handed over to state management, which has sparked frustration within the GOP. Rep. Mike Simpson […]
Newsom intends to take legal action against the Trump administration regarding the National Guard’s deployment to Los Angeles, while the LAPD chief acknowledges that officers are feeling overwhelmed by violent protests against ICE.
California Governor to Sue Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration early Monday concerning the deployment of a 300-member National Guard unit in Los Angeles. This comes after the LAPD chief expressed feeling “overwhelmed” by the presence of additional officers in the […]
Newsom Calls for Trump to Revoke ‘Illegal’ National Guard Deployment
Newsom Calls for Withdrawal of National Guard from Los Angeles California Governor Gavin Newsom has urged President Donald Trump to retract the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, labeling it “illegal” and an infringement on national sovereignty. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Newsom argued that the deployment occurred […]