Newsom Denies Trump's Claim of Phone Call Amid Los Angeles Protests

Los Angeles anti-ICE protests: Trump claims call with Newsom, Newsom denies it. President Trump stated on Tuesday that he had spoken with California Governor Gavin Newsom the previous day, criticizing Newsom's handling of the protests. "I called him up to tell him he's doing a bad job," Trump said. However, Newsom swiftly refuted this claim via Twitter: "There was no call. Not even a voicemail." The conflicting accounts highlight the tension surrounding the situation. Adding to the complexity, approximately 700 active-duty Marines were deployed to Los Angeles to join National Guard troops. Despite Trump's suggestion of significant casualties, authorities have not reported any deaths. The deployment of additional military personnel underscores the seriousness of the situation, while the discrepancy in accounts raises questions about transparency and communication.