Standoff between Newsom and the Trump Administration: California's Governor Vows Defiance
Trump administration faces opposition from California governor
In the heat of the conflict over the National Guard's deployment against protesters in Los Angeles, California Governor Gavin Newsom stands firm against the Trump administration. Concurrently, dozens are apprehended at an anti-immigration authority demonstration in San Francisco.
California's governor, Gavin Newsom, delivers a fiery response to threats from the US government during the tense LA situation. Speaking on NBC, he tells Tom Homan, Trump's deportation policy overseer, "Arrest me then. Let's get it over with." Homan hinted at the potential arrest of Newsom or Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass if they interfere with the US government's decisions, but admitted no one has yet overstepped legal boundaries.
Newsom: Trump Can Do It Anywhere Now
Newsom retorts, "He knows where to find me." He perceives the Trump administration's actions as deliberately instigating fear and making migrants a political target. California intends to counter this approach with every means possible. Newsom announced a lawsuit and reiterated this threat on Twitter recently, stating, "Trump has inflamed passions and illegally placed the National Guard under state control. The order he signed applies not just to California. It allows him to do the same in every state. We're suing him."
The National Guard has roots in militias that predated the formation of the United States. Traditionally, it assumes roles in disaster relief, homeland security, and supporting police during domestic unrest. It also serves as reserve forces for overseas deployments of US military forces. While US presidents often order National Guard deployments, Trump's current reliance on the National Guard is highly controversial. Many question the extent of the rebellion, the laws Trump cites, and his coordination with the state government.
Differing Perceptions of the Situation
Over the weekend, Trump dispatched National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles to address protests related to ICE's increased raids. The president claimed the situation was out of control, while local authorities disputed this assessment. Trump threatened protesters with violence and did not rule out further military intervention. The deployment of the regular army within the country would mark a significant escalation.
The Struggle is Unique Since Democratic Newsom is Trump's Public Enemy No. 1. It's an Open Secret that the 57-Year-Old has Ambitions for the Democratic Presidential Nomination in 2028. Newsom Stands for Everything Trump Doesn't. The Liberal Democrat with the Slicked-Back Hair was Mayor of the West Coast Metropolis San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. He was Born There. He Gained National Attention When, as Mayor, He Made a Radical Decision to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry. Trump Frequently Berates Newsom, Often Referring to Him as "Newscum" – a Derogatory Nickname Adapted from the English Term "Scum."
Around 60 People Arrested
While protesters in Los Angeles largely dispersed in the city center, a CNN reporter reported early Monday morning (local time), the police continue to boost their presence, according to reports.
Meanwhile, protests in San Francisco against the deportation of undocumented migrants have turned violent. Around 60 people were arrested after a peaceful demonstration in front of an ICE building, as reported by CNN affiliate KGO. Hundreds of people gathered in the West Coast metropolis on Sunday evening (local time) to protest the ongoing raids and deportations of undocumented migrants in California. The situation soured when some protesters, as per police reports, damaged property, launched attacks, and caused other damage. To dispel the demonstration, authorities declared the protest an "unlawful assembly."
Source: ntv.de, mpe/dpa/AFP
- California
- Protests
- Donald Trump
- Los Angeles
- California Governor Gavin Newsom, in a fiery response to the US government during the tense LA situation, declared, "Arrest me then. Let's get it over with."
- In contrast to the Trump Administration's policies, California intends to counter the approach to migrants and immigration with every means possible, including lawsuits and public statements.
- The ongoing incidents of war-and-conflicts, as seen in the standoff between Newsom and the Trump Administration, highlight the extension of politics into general-news domains, such as crime-and-justice and car-accidents.
- The recent protests in San Francisco against the deportation of undocumented migrants resulted in around 60 arrests after the situation soured and turned violent, causing damage to properties and attacks.
