Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the Trump administration's recent withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, stating it fails to alleviate fears stemming from immigration raids. Newsom argued that military presence intimidates immigrant communities rather than supports them. He pointed out ongoing legal challenges against federal deployments and described the situation as unprecedented in modern times. Newsom condemned the raids as acts of cruelty that exacerbate terror within communities, emphasizing the need for a complete change in approach from federal officials.
The Trump administration's partial withdrawal of California National Guard troops does nothing to stop the immigration raids that have spread fear in immigrant communities.
The administration continued to use military force as a means to intimidate immigrants, which Newsom described as cruelty meant to terrorize communities.
Newsom emphasized that what is happening in immigrant communities reflects a level of unrest not seen in modern times, showing the extent of fear caused by these raids.
He characterized the administration's approach as weakness masquerading as strength, stating that ongoing federal military presence creates more fear rather than resolving the issue.
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