Gov. Gavin Newsom is deploying additional California Highway Patrol units to major cities and regions across the state to expand previous crime-fighting efforts, his office announced Thursday.

Newsom said on Thursday that the additional CHP deployments are in coordination with local officials and law enforcement. His announcement sought to contrast with President Trump's recent deployments of federal troops to Washington, DC , to address crime in the nation's capital, and to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement, both of which happened over the objection of local officials.

"When the state and local communities work together strategically, public safety improves," Newsom said in a prepared statement. "While the Trump Administration undermines cities, California is part

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