Secretary of the Department of Domestic Security Kristi Noem blamed Governor California Gavin Newsom for the need to mobilize the national guards to help lay a clash of violence between the police and immigration protesters in Los Angeles.
Newsom said that the local government did not need help and accused President Donald Trump of celebrating the situation, “said the move was” deliberately inflamed “and said it would” only increase tension. “
Noem does not agree with Newsom.
“Margaret, if he does, the work of people will not be hurt in the last few days,” he told CBS ‘Margaret Brennan in “Face the Nation.” “We will not have officers with a wrist destroyed from bricks thrown through their vehicles, vehicles are burned, the flags are burned on the road and Molotov cocktails are thrown.”
National guard members stand guard in front of the Federal Building in Los Angeles, June 8, 2025.
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“Governor Newsom has proven that he made a bad decision, the President knew that he made a bad decision and that was why the President chose the safety of this community rather than waiting for Governor Newsom to get sanity,” he said.
Ahead of his departure to Camp David from New Jersey on Sunday, President Donald Trump was asked by ABC News’ Rachel Scott whether he was ready to ask the invitation of the rebellion.
“Depending on whether there is a rebellion or not,” Trump answered.
He was pressed whether he was sure there was a rebellion in California, Trump said, “No, no. But you have cruel people, and we will not let them escape just like that.”
Tsar Border White House Tom Homan said Newsom and Mayor Los Angeles Karen Karen Bass could face the indictment if their response to legal enforcement operations and customs exceeded legal limits.
“I will say about anyone: You cross the line, it is a crime to consciously store and hide illegal aliens. It is a crime to prevent law enforcement from doing their work,” Homan told NBC News.
Noem said Trump was moving to protect people affected and law enforcement.
“So, 2,000 national Guard troops who are engaged today are specifically trained for the situation of this type of crowd where they will be with the public and can provide safety around the building and for those involved in peaceful protests and also to our law enforcement officers so that they can continue their daily work,” he said.
The reaction of parliament members broke through the party line.
DPR Speaker Mike Johnson told ABC News “” This week “that Trump” did exactly what he needed to do. “
“This is a federal law and we must maintain the rule of law. And that is not what happened. [California Gov.] Gavin Newsom has shown inability or reluctance to do what is needed there. “
“That is a real leadership, and he has the authority and responsibility to do it,” said the speaker, defending Trump’s decision.
Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Refuses Newsom’s statement that the guardian of the guard will increase tension.
“Well, the words are cheap, especially when you get a video. So you ask me if it looks like a controlled, I will ask: whether it looks like that under control? No. It doesn’t take control at all. You see the rioters throwing stones, throwing fireworks.
Democratic representative Nanette Barragán, who represented part of the area, said Trump’s actions would worsen the situation.
“I have spoken to Sheriff on the ground that says they have things under control. There is no need for national bodyguards. They have the energy they need,” he said. “So this is really just the escalation of the president who came to California. We have not asked for help.” This is he who increases it, causing tension to increase. It will only worsen the situation. “
Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar said Trump was “very embraced” the situation.
“The individual governors see their countries and make decisions, but in this case the president has repeatedly shown this willingness to, one, violating laws, as we have seen throughout the country in various situations outside the context of immigration, and, two, the situation that inflated,” Klobuchar told “Face the Nation.”