Trump's Move in LA: Democratic Governors Label it as an "Unwarranted Power Grab"
Trump faces accusations from governors of excessive misuse of authority
In the US, President Donald Trump has a history of targeting migrants with xenophobic speech and mass deportations. Protests against his actions in Los Angeles have led to Trump sending in the National Guard, which has triggered sharp criticism from Democratic governors.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, joined by governors from other states, accuse Trump of an "unwarranted power grab" in a joint statement. They underscore the significance of maintaining the executive authority of governors over their state's National Guard.
Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles on Saturday, even though neither the city nor the state requested assistance. On Sunday, Trump defended the decision, claiming it was necessary to preserve "law and order." He did not rule out deploying active-duty military troops in Los Angeles as well.
Trump's order alludes to a perceived "rebellion" against the government, although it does not specifically reference Los Angeles. It might be applicable to other US locations as well. When questioned about using regular military troops, Trump did not rule out the possibility.
Navidi asserts that Trump is intentionally exacerbating the Los Angeles protests' situation, following targeted raids by federal agents on migrants. Violent clashes between US federal police and protesters occurred over the weekend, with more skirmishes occurring near a detention center on Sunday.
These nationwide raids are part of Trump's immigration policy, aims at mass deportation of immigrants. Central to Trump's campaign were racist and dehumanizing rhetoric against migrants, whom he characterizes as "foreign criminals."
Sources: ntv.de, tsi/AFP/dpa
- Los Angeles
- Donald Trump
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In-depth Insights:
- Breach of Standard Protocols: Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles without California Governor Gavin Newsom's consent is viewed as a breech of standard protocols, as governors typically command their state's National Guard during normal circumstances[1][2].
- Questionable Need for Intervention: The deployment is perceived as unnecessarily aggravating tensions in a region already experiencing protests. Some argue that local and state authorities could have handled the situation without federal intervention[2][3].
- Court Challenges: Newsom and Attorney General Bonta have filed a lawsuit and an emergency motion to halt the deployment, contending that it is an improper exercise of federal power. They argue that the incident does not meet the criteria for federal intervention, as it is neither a rebellion nor an invasion beyond the control of local authorities[1][3].
- Erosion of State Rights: The deployment is criticized for encroaching on state rights and the principles of federalism. It is regarded as a politically-motivated misuse of military force and a scheme to undermine the authority of state governors[3].
- Manufacturing of a Crisis: Critics claim that President Trump is contriving a crisis for political gain, rather than addressing genuine security concerns[1][2].
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The ongoing debates surrounding the use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles by President Donald Trump, a move criticized as an "unwarranted power grab" by Democratic governors, also raise questions about maintaining the executive authority of governors over their state's National Guard, a matter that could be addressed in a broader context involving war-and-conflicts, politics, and general-news.
