California Governor Newsom Condemns Trump's Military Deployment in Los Angeles

California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a nationally broadcast address condemning President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without state consent amid ongoing protests against ICE raids. Newsom, calling the move 'authoritarianism' and a 'brazen abuse of power,' warned that California may be the first state to face such federal intervention, but others could soon follow, framing the situation as a direct assault on American democracy. He highlighted reports of indiscriminate ICE raids targeting not only violent offenders but also ordinary workers and families, intensifying community trauma rather than ensuring safety. Despite Newsom's urgent legal efforts to block the military deployment, a federal judge declined his request, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass imposed a citywide curfew to curtail unrest. The events have drawn criticism from prominent figures, including billionaire Christy Walton, who publicly called for mobilization against what she described as Trump’s king-like approach and militarized responses to protest. Newsom's address has fueled speculation about his presidential ambitions for 2028 as he positions himself as a defender of democratic norms against executive overreach.