California gov describes Trump's deployment of National Guard as 'the acts of a dictator'
By calling in the National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles, Trump is 'inciting and provoking violence,' Newsom says. Bart Jansen USA TODAY 5 hours ago 0:05 0:32 Show Caption California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of ‘the acts of a dictator’ for deploying National Guard troops to quell violent protests in Los Angeles . Newsom posted to socia media a video of Trump saying he would charge state and local officials federally if they interfere with the immigration enforcement that sparked the protests June 6, 7 and 8. Gavin accused Trump of “inciting and provoking violence,” “creating mass chaos” and “militarizing cities.” National Guard deployed in Los Angeles during protest clashes President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 troops on June 7 to handle escalating protests against immigration enforcement raids in the Los Angeles area. “These are the acts of a dictator, not a President,” Newsom said. The two men have long...