National Guard in LA: Dem Governors Slam Trump for "Power Grab"
Trump faces accusations of excessive power misuse by governors, with concerns over potential damage to democratic norms being raised.
So, Trump's been terrorizing migrants left and right, turning his Oval Office into a massive deportation center. Protests against this in LA, and what does Trump do? Sends the National Guard, of course. And guess who's not happy about it? California Governor Gavin Newsom, choice words backed by fellow democratic governors.
With a joint statement, these governors slammed Trump's move as an "alarming abuse of power." They warned about meddling with the executive authority governors have over their National Guard units.
Trump, as per usual, didn't take the criticism lying down. He dispatched 2000 National Guard troops to LA despite the city and state not asking for it. On Sunday, Trump defended the move, claiming it was necessary for maintaining "law and order." He didn't rule out using active-duty military troops if needed.
Notable thing about Trump's order is that it doesn't explicitly mention LA. It could potentially apply to other locations in the US. When questioned, Trump stayed tight-lipped, not ruling out using military troops in addition to the National Guard.
Navidi, a political analyst, sees Trump's actions as a deliberate move to escalate the situation in LA. After raids by federal agents targeting migrants resulted in violent clashes between protesters and the police, it's easy to see why.
These raids are a direct result of Trump's immigration policy, which targets immigrants and deports them in droves. Trump's carried his hate-mongering, racist rhetoric from the campaign trail right into the White House, labeling immigrants as "criminals from abroad."
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In case you're wondering, the governors aren't taking this lying down. Newsom's administration has challenged the federal order in court, arguing it's an illegal power grab and a direct threat to state sovereignty. Other Democratic governors are keeping a close eye on the situation, warning of broader implications for state-federal relations if this precedent stands.
The Commission, in light of the ongoing political strife and policy-and-legislation debates, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during war-and-conflicts, particularly in situations where military forces are deployed.
Meanwhile, as the legal battle between the Newsom administration and the federal government unfolds, general-news outlets have reported continued resistance from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other democratic governors, arguing Trump's order is an alarming abuse of power and a direct threat to state sovereignty in Los Angeles.
