Trump Deploys Troops to quell US Protests: Newsom Condemns 'Authoritarian' Move

Protests erupt across 27 US cities following anti-immigrant raids. The situation escalated when President Trump deployed 2,700 military personnel, including Marines and National Guard troops, to Los Angeles. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded sharply, criticizing the move as an "unmistakable step toward authoritarianism." "This is a day I hoped I would never see in America," Newsom stated in a tweet. Trump countered, suggesting Newsom was an incompetent governor and should be arrested. The conflict highlights the deep political divisions within the US and raises concerns about the potential for further escalation.