California Governor Gavin Newsom has requested the Trump administration to return control of the National Guard to California amidst escalating tensions over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles. The move comes as President Trump ordered the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, prompting reactions from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Newsom has threatened a lawsuit over the National Guard deployment, with the White House firing back, calling him ‘too weak’ in response to the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. The clash between Newsom and the White House has intensified, with Newsom standing firm on his stance against the deployment of National Guard troops in the state.
Democratic lawmakers have criticized Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard, while Republican lawmakers have expressed support for the move. CBS News has provided updates from Los Angeles and the White House, shedding light on the differing perspectives surrounding the deployment of the National Guard in response to the protests.
The situation remains fluid as Governor Newsom and the Trump administration continue to engage in a heated exchange over the control of the National Guard in California. The outcome of this clash will have significant implications for the ongoing protests and the broader immigration debate in the state.
References:
1. https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1l6pbmq/newsom_requests_trump_admin_return_national_guard/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/lawmakers-react-to-trump-national-guard-los-angeles-protests-1/
3. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jun/9/gavin-newsom-threatens-lawsuit-national-guard-deployment-white-house/
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