During a theater outing, President Trump dismissed a Fox News reporter's inquiry regarding widespread protests, claiming disbelief about their scale. He emphasized that unrest in Los Angeles was due to 'gross incompetence' by local officials. Trump's decision to deploy over 4,000 National Guard troops, despite California's objections, marks a historic federal intervention. This escalated tensions, prompting protests in cities like New York and Chicago. California's governor accused Trump of abusing power, turning a national focus to the government's role in managing civil unrest and law enforcement responses.
Trump's rejection of the reported protests underscores a tense national dialogue on law enforcement, governance, and civil unrest amid heightened political tensions.
Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the federal intervention, labeling it a 'brazen abuse of power' that jeopardizes safety and escalates an already volatile environment.
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