Governor Gavin Newsom said the U.S. President “manufactured” the chaos in Los Angeles to distract from challenges and seize power.

Members of the National Guard began deploying in Los Angeles on Sunday following two days of clashes between protesters and federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.The Trump administration said it is sending at least 2,

During an interview with CNN correspondent Kyung Lah, California Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters reacted to Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard and branded him 'cruel'

"This Administration's actions are not about public safety — they're about stoking fear,” the former vice president wrote on social media.

Both Trump and his "border czar," Tom Homan, have said California officials could face arrest if they're perceived as impeding ICE operations.

Riots erupted in Los Angeles over immigration raids as California Republicans blame Gov. Newsom and Mayor Bass for the violence by siding with illegal immigrants.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the federal government was moving to "take over the California National Guard," and said it would "only escalate tensions."