Trump Deploys Troops, Backs Arrest California Governor Newsom Amid LA Protests

President Donald Trump has escalated tensions in California by deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles during protests over immigration raids without consulting Governor Gavin Newsom, prompting a lawsuit from the state accusing Trump of exceeding his authority. Trump also publicly endorsed the arrest of Newsom, responding to a reporter that he would support Border Czar Tom Homan arresting the governor, which Newsom condemned as a step toward authoritarianism and an unconstitutional overreach. The protests, sparked by ICE arrests of migrants, have turned violent with multiple arrests, while Trump labeled the rioters as "professional agitators" and "insurrectionists." Newsom challenged the federal enforcement openly, daring Homan to arrest him, intensifying the public feud. The deployment of roughly 1,000 National Guard members under federal orders is part of Task Force 51, with more troops expected, and California officials argue the deployment has worsened the unrest. This standoff reflects deep political and legal conflicts over immigration enforcement and state-federal authority amid ongoing civil unrest in Los Angeles.