Republican Attorneys General Back Trump’s National Guard Deployment in California
Nearly all Republican attorneys general have issued a joint statement backing President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard in California, accusing state leaders of condoning criminal activity and failing to act. The statement, first provided to Fox News Digital, argues that Trump’s decision to deploy thousands of National Guard soldiers was the ‘right response’ to ongoing anti-immigration protests and riots in Los Angeles County. The attorneys general claim that the federal government must step in when state leaders neglect their responsibilities, and they accuse Democratic leaders of ‘excusing lawlessness’ and undermining law enforcement.
Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic officials have strongly opposed the move, calling it an unnecessary escalation of federal power and an unconstitutional usurpation of state authority. Newsom has argued that Trump’s decision is an overreach that could lead to further chaos and has even taken legal action against the administration, accusing it of stripping California of its sovereignty. The state’s attorney general’s office has not yet responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Some of the attorneys general, including Georgia’s Chris Carr, have criticized Newsom for allegedly misleading the public by claiming that local and state law enforcement had the situation under control. Carr has argued that the situation in Los Angeles has reached a point where federal intervention is not only justified but necessary to restore order and protect law enforcement officers who are being attacked by mobs. This has sparked a broader debate about the balance of power between federal and state authorities, with critics warning that such actions could set a dangerous precedent for the future of governance in the United States.
The controversy has also drawn attention to the broader issue of immigration enforcement and the role of the National Guard in domestic conflicts. While some argue that the use of military forces in domestic affairs is a necessary measure to maintain security and stability, others warn that such actions could erode civil liberties and create further tensions between the state and federal governments. As the situation in California continues to unfold, the debate over the use of federal power to address local law enforcement issues is likely to intensify in the coming weeks.