Newsom Accuses Trump of Inflaming⁣ Los angeles Immigration Protests

Updated June⁤ 11, 2025
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California Gov.Gavin Newsom has strongly‍ criticized President Trump, accusing ⁤him of deliberately escalating tensions during the‌ Los Angeles immigration protests. Newsom contends that Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard and U.S. Marines endangered peaceful protesters and targeted immigrant families.

Newsom ‌stated that the federal government,under Trump,is “traumatizing our communities” rather ⁢than protecting them.This accusation followed Trump’s remarks at Ft. Bragg, N.C.,where he claimed troops were sent to safeguard immigration ‌agents from violent⁢ attacks.

The governor asserted that state and local law enforcement had successfully maintained order before federal authorities intervened with tear⁢ gas, flash-bang grenades, and rubber bullets against demonstrators exercising their constitutional rights. Newsom further alleged that Trump’s call-up of the National Guard was illegal and exacerbated the situation.

Newsom has repeatedly accused Trump of⁤ inciting violence to divert attention from his actions in Washington and assert dictatorial control. The Newsom-Trump‌ feud has intensified amid ongoing ‌ legal ⁣battle.

Earlier Tuesday,​ Newsom and state Attorney General Rob‌ Bonta sought⁤ a restraining order to halt the Department⁢ of Defense’s militarization of Los Angeles and the takeover of the California ⁢National Guard‌ unit. This action followed California’s lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that deploying the Guard without the governor’s consent violated the U.S.Constitution.

Trump, upon returning to Washington, initially mentioned his ⁢”good relationship” with Newsom before blaming the governor for the unrest. He claimed that​ Los ⁢Angeles would be​ “burning down” without federal intervention, referencing previous wildfires.

Trump described the deployed military personnel as being present to de-escalate the situation and⁤ control “insurrectionists,” “agitators,” and “troublemakers.” He⁤ also highlighted the international attention on Los Angeles, notably with⁢ the upcoming Olympics.

Following Trump’s⁢ suggestion that his border policy advisor‌ should arrest Newsom, ​the‍ governor likened the⁤ administration to an “authoritarian regime.” House⁣ Speaker Mike Johnson declined to comment on the ⁢arrest suggestion but said Newsom should be “tarred and feathered.”

Newsom criticized Johnson for allegedly abdicating Congress’s role as a check on the White House, warning that other states could be next.​ He urged protesters to exercise their free-speech rights peacefully and resist Trump’s attempts to gain their silence and complicity.

What’s next

The legal challenges filed by ⁤California⁤ against the federal government’s deployment of troops in⁣ Los Angeles are ongoing. The courts will determine ⁤the ‌legality of the federal ‍government’s actions and ​the extent of the governor’s authority over​ the National guard in ‍such situations.