California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a stand against President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, comparing the move to that of a “dictator.” The clash between the state and federal government comes amidst protests against Trump’s anti-immigration policies, where National Guard troops and police have faced off against demonstrators, resulting in the use of tear gas and rubber bullets.
Newsom has demanded Trump to rescind the “unlawful” deployment of the National Guard, citing it as a violation of state sovereignty. The governor has even gone as far as threatening to sue the Trump administration over the issue, daring former ICE director Thomas Homan to arrest him.
The escalating tensions between California and the federal government highlight the ongoing divide between state and federal authorities in handling civil unrest and protests. Trump’s decision to deploy military personnel to quell demonstrations has sparked criticism and legal challenges from various states, with California being at the forefront of the opposition.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the conflict between Newsom and Trump will be resolved and what implications it may have on the broader relationship between state and federal powers in the United States.
References:
1. US news | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/09/trump-administration-news-updates-today
2. Breitbart News: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/06/08/california-gov-gavin-newsom-demands-trump-rescind-unlawful-national-guard-deployment/
3. Politics: https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1l6v4ad/newsom_says_california_will_sue_trump_over/
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