California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized President Donald Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles on Saturday, calling the action "the wrong mission" in a post to social media.
"The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions," Newsom wrote on X. "LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment’s notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need. The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery. This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust."
