Governor Newsom Slams Trump's Costly National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling it expensive political theater that cost taxpayers nearly $120 million. The California National Guard estimated the costs incurred since June, including $71 million for food and basic necessities, $37 million for payroll, $4 million for logistic supplies, $3.5 million for travel, and $1.5 million for demobilization.
A federal judge in San Francisco recently barred soldiers from aiding immigration arrests, a move that was seen as a victory for California and other states critical of the Trump administration's deployments. Newsom filed a preliminary injunction to block a new order extending the deployment of 300 National Guard members in Los Angeles until after the November election.
In Washington, D.C., city leaders filed a lawsuit against Trump's deployment of over 2,200 National Guard troops in the nation's capital. The soldiers are seen performing various tasks around national monuments, leading to concerns about the expanded use of military forces in other cities.
Governor Newsom emphasized the wasteful spending and negative impact on guardsmembers' readiness and their families due to the costly deployments. He urged other states to consider the financial implications of similar actions. Trump's intentions to increase the use of military forces in other cities have raised concerns about the ongoing deployment of National Guard troops.
In conclusion, Governor Newsom's criticism of President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles highlights the significant financial burden on taxpayers and the potential impact on guardsmembers' readiness. The ongoing legal battles and concerns about the expanded use of military forces in other cities underscore the contentious nature of these deployments.