Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Nationwide Immigration Protests

Tensions have escalated between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom after Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests against immigration raids, bypassing Newsom's authority. Newsom and California officials condemned the move as a 'brazen abuse of power' and filed a lawsuit, with a federal judge initially granting a temporary restraining order to block the federalization of state troops. Trump responded with personal attacks on Newsom, calling for his arrest and criticizing his handling of the protests, while conservative figures like actor Jon Voight and House Speaker Johnson amplified the rhetoric, with Johnson controversially suggesting Newsom should be 'tarred and feathered.' The protests have spread to other major cities, intensifying national debate over federal authority and the use of military force in domestic policy. Democratic leaders and civil rights advocates have rallied behind Newsom, warning that Trump's actions threaten democratic norms and escalate political violence. The situation remains volatile as legal battles and public confrontations continue.