President Donald Trump has deployed approximately 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles, a move made over the direct objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The federalization of these troops marks a significant power struggle between the White House and the Democratic-led state, raising critical questions about the president’s authority to deploy military forces on U.S. soil.

President Trump stated that the deployment was necessary to “address the lawlessness” in California, in response to violent immigration demonstrations.

However, Governor Newsom swiftly condemned the action, calling it “purposely inflammatory and [it] will only escalate tensions,” highlighting a deep divide in how the two leaders view the appropriate response to the protests.

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