Dansk
Svenska
Norsk
Suomi
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
Português
Français
Nederlands
中文
Indonesia
Polski
日本語
한국어
Čeština
Ελληνικά
Türkçe
Tiếng Việt
عربي
Follow us
World news
Gavin Newsom challenges Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
Tensions escalate as California's governor denounces federal troop presence amid immigration protests.
HQ
The latest news on the United States. California Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling it an unlawful federal overreach amid mounting protests against the Trump administration.
You might be interested:
- Colombian presidential candidate shot in head during campaign event.
- National Guard heads to Los Angeles as immigration protests escalate.
- Israel intercepts Gaza-bound activist vessel carrying Greta Thunberg.
In a post on X California Governor Gavin Newsom said: "Trump's border czar is threatening to arrest me for speaking out. Come and get me, tough guy. I don't give a damn. It won't stop me from standing up for California."
The governor has requested a withdrawal and signalled possible legal action, while the White House defends the move as necessary. Meanwhile, clashes between demonstrators and police have continued across the city, with several arrests and reports of vandalism.
