President Donald Trump's decision to deploy Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests has led to a political clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Democratic governor argues that the president is overstepping his authority."California may be first, but it clearly will not end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next. Democracy is under assault right before our eyes," warned Gov. Newsom."President Trump received a clear mandate from voters to reverse the illegal invasion ushered in by Joe Biden's open border and to end the lawlessness from Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom's California," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Political analysts suggest that the situation extends beyond the protests and military deployment, delving into the broader "red vs. blue" debate over immigration. President Trump stated on Tuesday, "We're moving murderers out of our country that were put here by Biden."Analysts believe this incident demonstrates Trump's willingness to use all means necessary to carry out the mass deportations he promised. Casey Burgat from George Washington University said, "It's good politics for him. It's on the issues for him. And he gets to claim that this is what he promised to do, and this is what he's doing."Gov. Newsom countered, "His agents are arresting dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers and seamstresses. That's just weakness."Analysts also note that this issue propels Newsom into the national spotlight. Burgat added, "For Newsom's 2028 potential run here, there's a lot up in the air. Number one, that there's usually not big, a bigger magnifying glass on someone, especially a governor, than a crisis."While immigration has been a politically advantageous issue for Trump, new polling suggests the escalating situation in Los Angeles could alter public opinion. According to a new YouGov poll, 45% of Americans disapprove of deploying troops to the L.A. area to respond to protests, while 38% approve.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
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's decision to deploy Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests has led to a political clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Democratic governor argues that the president is overstepping his authority.
"California may be first, but it clearly will not end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next. Democracy is under assault right before our eyes," warned Gov. Newsom.
"President Trump received a clear mandate from voters to reverse the illegal invasion ushered in by Joe Biden's open border and to end the lawlessness from Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom's California," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Political analysts suggest that the situation extends beyond the protests and military deployment, delving into the broader "red vs. blue" debate over immigration. President Trump stated on Tuesday, "We're moving murderers out of our country that were put here by Biden."
Analysts believe this incident demonstrates Trump's willingness to use all means necessary to carry out the mass deportations he promised. Casey Burgat from George Washington University said, "It's good politics for him. It's on the issues for him. And he gets to claim that this is what he promised to do, and this is what he's doing."
Gov. Newsom countered, "His agents are arresting dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers and seamstresses. That's just weakness."
Analysts also note that this issue propels Newsom into the national spotlight. Burgat added, "For Newsom's 2028 potential run here, there's a lot up in the air. Number one, that there's usually not big, a bigger magnifying glass on someone, especially a governor, than a crisis."
While immigration has been a politically advantageous issue for Trump, new polling suggests the escalating situation in Los Angeles could alter public opinion. According to a new , 45% of Americans disapprove of deploying troops to the L.A. area to respond to protests, while 38% approve.
