Newsom Condemns Trump Troop Deployment to LA

California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly condemned President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard and Marine troops to Los Angeles, describing it as an assault on democracy and a dangerous precedent for other states. Newsom accused Trump of bypassing both state authority and congressional oversight, warning that the actions in California signal a broader effort to erode democratic norms and concentrate power in the presidency. He claimed that the federal crackdown targeted not only criminals but also ordinary workers, intensifying concerns about civil liberties. Newsom called for nationwide peaceful protest and resistance to the federal actions. The deployments and raids led to heightened tensions and a curfew in Los Angeles. The developments have fueled a national debate over executive power, civil liberties, and the rule of law.