Trump Sends National Guard to California Amid Immigration Protests

Protests Erupt in California Over Deportation, Trump Deploys National Guard Los Angeles, California – Tensions escalated in California on June 8, 2025, as large-scale protests against recent immigration policies erupted across the state. In response, President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell the demonstrations. The decision sparked immediate backlash from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who condemned the move as a deliberate attempt to incite further unrest. "This is a reckless and dangerous escalation," Governor Newsom stated in a social media post. "Sending in the National Guard will only serve to inflame the situation and put more people at risk." Video footage from the protests shows clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, with reports of injuries and property damage. The protests, which began the previous day, represent a significant escalation of discontent over the administration's immigration policies. The deployment of the National Guard marks a major escalation of the situation, raising serious concerns about potential for further violence and civil unrest. The situation remains fluid, and the long-term consequences of this deployment are yet to be seen. However, the immediate response from Governor Newsom underscores the deep divisions and heightened tensions surrounding immigration policy in the United States.