Newsom Criticizes Trump's Deployment of Federal Troops to Los Angeles

Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles

• 🚨 California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that President Trump is deploying an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, adding to the 2,000 already deployed.
• ⚠️ A retired lieutenant colonel clarifies that these troops are activated under Title 10 and are essentially U.S. Army troops, not National Guard, with no law enforcement capabilities.
• 🏛️ These federalized troops are legally restricted to guarding federal buildings, unlike regular National Guard units with law enforcement powers.

Escalating Political Tensions

• 💥 The deployment is framed as part of an ongoing feud between Governor Newsom and President Trump, with Newsom calling Trump's actions "recklessness at another level" and an "unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
• 🗣️ Newsom believes the White House's actions are not about public safety but about "stroking a dangerous president's ego."
• 🇺🇸 The presence of Mexican flags among protesters is noted, with a former congressman suggesting it's counterproductive and plays into Trump's narrative, advocating for American flags instead.

On-the-Ground Situation in Los Angeles

• 🚓 Law enforcement, including the LAPD, is focusing on de-escalation through outreach to protest groups, aiming to manage the situation without unlawful assembly declarations.
• ⚖️ If protests involve vandalism like broken windows or graffiti, the LAPD may declare an unlawful assembly under California Penal Code 409, requiring dispersal.
• 🚌 U.S. Marines have also been observed arriving in buses, adding to the federal presence in the city.