Trump accelerates feud with California by sending troops to L.A.

ICE enforcement raids led to violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement in Los Angeles this weekend. 

President Trump mobilized the National Guard in response. This was against the wishes of the state’s Governor, Gavin Newsom -- it’s the first time a President has done so since the 1960s. 

Both Newsom and L.A. mayor Karen Bass have vocally criticized the move, with Newsom calling it an “unmistakable step toward authoritarianism.”

Over 50 people were arrested this weekend. More protests are planned today. 

It’s something we’re watching closely here in Seattle, a Democrat-led city in a heavily Blue state with its own history of showdowns with the Trump Administration. 

Relevant Links:

CalMatters: With troops and protests, Trump’s feud with California moves to the streets of LA

CalMatters: Gavin Newsom asks Trump to withdraw troops from Los Angeles as protests intensify

Guest:

Nigel Duara, LA-based reporter for CalMatters

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