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California Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply condemned the Trump Administration’s latest move to deploy 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon — a decision that came just after a federal court blocked President Trump’s attempt to federalize Oregon’s own National Guard.
In a strongly worded statement, Gavin Newsom accused the administration of crossing a dangerous constitutional line. “This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power,” he said, adding that the President’s actions amounted to an assault on the rule of law itself.
“This isn’t about public safety, it’s about power,” Newsom declared. “The commander-in-chief is using the U.S. military as a political weapon against American citizens.”
Story Highlights
- Court Blocks Trump’s Order: A federal judge stopped Trump’s attempt to federalize Oregon’s National Guard, citing constitutional violations.
- California Troops Sent to Oregon: Despite the ruling, the Trump Administration ordered 300 California National Guard troops to Portland.
- Gavin Newsom’s Reaction: The California Governor called the move an “abuse of power” and vowed to challenge it legally.
- Judicial Rebuke: A Trump-appointed federal judge criticized the administration’s justification, saying it risked “blurring the line between civil and military power.”
The controversy began when the federal district court issued a ruling against Trump’s plan to assume control over Oregon’s National Guard. The court emphasized that such an action had no constitutional basis and would undermine the delicate balance between state and federal authority.
In defiance of that decision, the Trump Administration redirected 300 members of the California National Guard—troops who had previously been federalized during earlier unrest in Los Angeles—to Oregon. According to state officials, those original conditions have long since subsided, raising questions about the need and legality of this new deployment.
The federal judge, who was appointed by Trump himself, issued a stern rebuke of the administration’s rationale. “This historical tradition boils down to a simple proposition: this is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law,” the court wrote. “Defendants have made a range of arguments that, if accepted, risk blurring the line between civil and military federal power — to the detriment of this nation.”
The ruling further found that the President’s reasoning was “not conceived in good faith” and was “simply untethered to the facts.”
Governor Gavin Newsom responded swiftly, signaling that California will take legal action to challenge what he described as an “unlawful and politically motivated deployment.” He also urged the public to remain vigilant in defending constitutional limits.
“We will take this fight to court,” Newsom said. “But the public cannot stay silent in the face of such reckless and authoritarian conduct by the President of the United States.”
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move has sparked renewed debate over the limits of presidential power and the use of state-controlled military forces for political ends. Analysts note that Gavin Newsom’s firm stance reflects a broader concern among governors nationwide about preserving state authority against federal overreach.
As the legal battle looms, California’s governor remains resolute. In his words, “Ignoring court orders and treating judges as political opponents is not leadership — it’s lawlessness.”
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