LA Speaks Out: Governors Slam Trump's "Power Grab" Over National Guard Deployment
Trump confronted with serious allegations of misusing his authority by governors.
In the buzzing city of LA, protests against questionable immigration policies andactions are underway. President Donald Trump, using his presidential authority, has ordered the National Guard troops' deployment, causing quite a furor among Democratic governors.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Print Copy Link Under current circumstances, LA, California is bracing for the arrival of around 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 active-duty Marines. Cities like Los Angeles, Paramount, and Compton could experience this presence due to Trump's response to contentious protests concerning federal immigration enforcement[1][3].
California governor, Gavin Newsom, is not alone in his criticism. Other Democratic state governors echo his sentiments, branding Trump's move as an "alarming abuse of power," stressing the importance of state governors' control over their National Guard units[1].
Trump, on Saturday, authorized the LA deployment, even though neither the city nor the state had requested assistance. On Sunday, he defended his decision, stating it would maintain "law and order," and did not rule out the possibility of involving active-duty military troops in the future.
The administration's reasoning behind the deployment points towards addressing what they describe as riots and disorder, following altercations between protesters and immigration agents[2][3]. However, Trump's order doesn't explicitly name Los Angeles. It implies potential application to other US locations, leaving room for further speculation.
Navidi's Take: "Trump is deliberately fueling the LA fire" Recent immigration-related raids by masked, armed federal agents in LA escalated tensions dramatically, leading to violent clashes between protesters and US federal law enforcement. Tensions continued to simmer on Sunday, with renewed clashes near a detention center[2]. These confrontations are a result of Trump's immigration policy, which spews divisive and dehumanizing rhetoric against migrants[3].
Local officials, such as LA Mayor Karen Bass, have voiced concerns about the deployment's necessity and utility in the city[1]. California governor, Gavin Newsom, has taken legal action, filing a lawsuit to halt the deployments. Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta allege that Trump has exceeded his authority and violated the U.S. Constitution[1][3]**.
Source: ntv.de, tsi/AFP/dpa
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Additional Insights:
- Whitehouse Statement: "In a statement, the White House Press Secretary said, "The President has been clear that he will not hesitate to use all necessary resources to defend the rule of law and the sovereignty of the United States.""[2]
- Local Concerns: "Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez expressed concerns that the deployment could heighten the already intense emotions in the city and possibly lead to more violence[1]."
- ICE Agents' Actions: "ICE agents have been actively conducting raids, arrests, and roundups of undocumented immigrants nationwide, sparking widespread protests and outrage."
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