‘Democracy Under Assault’: Gavin Newsom Slams Trump Amid Military Deployment To Quell Los Angeles Riots

California governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles amid anti-deportation riots. Newsom’s attack came after Trump ordered the deployment of nearly 5,000 troops, including National Guard and Marines, to ensure peace.