Newsom to Sue Trump Administration Over Unprecedented National Guard Deployment

California Governor Gavin Newsom is escalating his conflict with the Trump administration, announcing plans to sue over the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles without his approval. This unprecedented move, the first of its kind since 1965, underscores deep political divisions. Newsom's office stated, "The deployment of the National Guard without the Governor's consent is a blatant disregard for state sovereignty." The video uses compelling historical footage to illustrate previous National Guard deployments in Los Angeles: during the 1965 Watts Riots, the 1992 Rodney King unrest, and the 1994 Northridge earthquake. These historical parallels highlight the gravity of the current situation. While the Trump administration has yet to issue an official response, the legal battle promises to be significant, raising questions about the balance of power between federal and state authorities. The outcome will likely set a precedent for future deployments of the National Guard in similar circumstances.