Judge Rejects Newsom Bid to Block Trump Troops

Tensions continue between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom after Trump deployed National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to address unrest following immigration raids, bypassing Newsom’s approval. Newsom condemned the move as an abuse of power and filed an emergency request in federal court, but a federal judge declined his initial request to block the deployment. Newsom has used nationally televised addresses and social media to rally support and criticize Trump, significantly raising his public profile and fueling speculation about his 2028 presidential ambitions. The dispute has sparked heated debate across political lines and driven a surge in Newsom's online engagement. Conservative media outlets have responded with criticism, while broader tensions simmer over immigration, states’ rights, and presidential authority. The standoff signals an ongoing legal and political confrontation between state and federal governments.