The Trump administration has deployed an additional 2,000 National Guard soldiers to California, generating tensions with Governor Gavin Newsom, who criticizes the move as an unwarranted governmental overreach. The troops are intended to safeguard federal operations and property in Los Angeles, with an emphasis on training in de-escalation and crowd control rather than enforcement duties. This deployment follows an earlier order of over 4,800 National Guard and active-duty Marines in the region, painting a picture of escalating federal-state dynamics amid growing unrest.
The Trump administration has mobilized an additional 2,000 National Guard troops in California amidst a conflict with Governor Gavin Newsom over the deployment.
U.S. Northern Command specifies that these troops will not engage in law enforcement roles while they undergo training focused on de-escalation and crowd control.
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