President Trump’s federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state consent has prompted Governor Newsom to sue the administration, claiming the action is illegal and unconstitutional. Trump, in response, publicly advocated for Newsom’s arrest, escalating the conflict. California Attorney General Bonta supports the lawsuit, arguing that the president overstepped his authority and that the governor retains command of the National Guard. This unprecedented action, likened to President Johnson’s intervention in Alabama in 1965, raises concerns about federal overreach and potential authoritarianism.
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Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of lying about a phone conversation concerning the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles. Newsom stated that Trump, during their Friday night conversation, failed to mention the deployment despite later publicly claiming otherwise. This action, deemed unlawful by Newsom and Mayor Bass, followed immigration raids and escalated tensions in the city. Newsom announced an impending lawsuit against the Trump administration for this unauthorized intervention, characterizing the president’s actions as inflammatory and a breach of state sovereignty.
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Following widespread protests in Los Angeles against ICE raids, Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, threatened to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom for potential interference with law enforcement. Homan later claimed his comments were misconstrued, stating that arrest would only follow criminal acts like impeding law enforcement or harboring illegal aliens. Despite admitting neither Newsom nor Mayor Bass are accused of any wrongdoing, Homan maintained that no one is above the law. Newsom defiantly challenged Homan to make good on his threat.
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Gavin Newsom’s assessment of Donald Trump as “unhinged” and exhibiting the speech patterns of an “authoritarian” reflects a growing concern about the former president’s actions and rhetoric. The deployment of the National Guard or military without a governor’s consent is a highly unusual and controversial action, especially when invoked under Title 10, a legally ambiguous provision that circumvents the Insurrection Act.
This unprecedented move raises serious questions about the potential for abuse of power. The claim that protestors constitute a “rebellion” against the United States government, justifying the deployment of troops, seems a drastic overreach, especially considering the vast majority of protests are peaceful exercises of free speech.… Continue reading
Escalating tensions between California and the Trump administration have led to a potential conflict over tax funding. California Governor Newsom threatened to withhold the state’s substantial tax contributions to the federal government—approximately $83 billion more than it receives in return—in response to potential federal funding cuts to the state’s university system. Treasury Secretary Bessent countered, accusing Newsom of threatening criminal tax evasion and suggesting California adopt Trump-era tax cuts. This “donor state” dynamic highlights the significant financial disparity between states’ tax contributions and federal funding received.
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Trump’s recent statement regarding the arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom has undeniably heightened political tensions. The comment, made seemingly off-hand, carries significant weight given Trump’s history and current political standing. It’s a provocative declaration, fueling existing divisions and raising serious questions about the rule of law.
The suggestion that Newsom should be arrested follows a back-and-forth between Newsom and a White House official who threatened arrests for those obstructing immigration enforcement. Newsom’s defiant response – essentially daring the official to proceed – seemingly prompted Trump’s intervention. This escalates the situation far beyond a simple disagreement over policy.
Trump’s assertion that he “would” arrest Newsom is deliberately vague, leaving room for interpretation.… Continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom defiantly responded to White House border czar Tom Homan’s threat of arrest with a challenge: “Tom, arrest me. Let’s go.” Newsom characterized President Trump’s actions, including the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, as a “manufactured crisis” stemming from Trump’s policies. He further asserted that Trump’s actions created the conditions for the protests. The governor intends to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the National Guard deployment.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unauthorized deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles. The lawsuit will challenge the federal government’s action as illegal, unconstitutional, and lacking necessary coordination with the state. Newsom argues that the federal government’s actions violated established protocol and were further exacerbated by false statements from the Trump administration regarding the National Guard’s deployment. The governor emphasized his willingness to cooperate with law enforcement but condemned the administration’s disregard for proper procedure.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom vehemently condemned President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, characterizing the action as “the acts of a dictator” and accusing Trump of inciting violence. Newsom criticized Trump’s threat to charge state and local officials interfering with federal immigration enforcement, which sparked the protests. This deployment, Newsom argued, constitutes a militarization of cities and a creation of mass chaos. The governor’s statement follows a long history of clashes between the two, encompassing issues beyond the immediate protests.
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Governor Newsom formally requested the Trump administration to rescind its order deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles, citing the action as unlawful and inflammatory. The deployment followed ICE raids and subsequent protests, with Newsom and Mayor Bass arguing that local law enforcement is sufficient and that federal intervention escalates tensions. The Trump administration, however, maintains the deployment is necessary to restore order, framing the situation as a crisis stemming from insufficient state response to violence. The dispute highlights the ongoing conflict between sanctuary jurisdictions and federal immigration policy.
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