Newsom refuses to use common sense.
California’s far-left Governor Gavin Newsom is once again going head-to-head with President Donald Trump, announcing yet another lawsuit against the White House — this time over the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon amid escalating unrest.
Newsom’s Legal Threat Against Trump
On Sunday, Newsom accused the Trump administration of a “breathtaking abuse of power” after the President ordered 300 California National Guard troops to assist in Portland — where federal officers have battled violent Antifa mobs targeting ICE facilities and government property.
“The Trump Administration is attacking the rule of law itself,” Newsom claimed in a fiery statement. “They’re ignoring court orders and using our troops as political pawns.”
A federal judge, notably a Trump appointee, temporarily blocked the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops on Saturday — but the President’s team says the mission will continue once the court issues its final ruling.
Trump Defends His Decision
President Trump has remained unapologetic. Posting on Truth Social, he wrote that the federal deployment is necessary because “Portland is under siege by Antifa and domestic terrorists.”
Administration officials say the move was authorized under existing law to protect federal assets and personnel, particularly after weeks of violence at ICE facilities and federal courthouses.
Blue-State Officials Push Back
Oregon’s Democrat leaders — Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson — quickly joined forces to oppose the President. In their lawsuit filed on September 28, they described the deployment as “heavy-handed” and “unlawful.”
But critics note that Democrat-run cities have seen record levels of crime, arson, and destruction since left-wing protesters began targeting law enforcement and immigration offices.
Not the First Trump–Newsom Clash
This latest battle marks the second time President Trump has federalized California’s National Guard against Newsom’s objections.
Back in June, the President ordered more than 4,000 troops and 700 Marines into Los Angeles to restore order amid violent anti-ICE demonstrations. A federal judge later suggested that move may have violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the use of active-duty troops in civilian law enforcement — a claim the Trump administration strongly disputes.
White House Fires Back at Newsom
The White House quickly responded Sunday night, with Press Secretary Abigail Jackson stating that the President “acted within his legal authority to defend the American people and safeguard federal assets,” adding:
“For once, Gavin Newscum ought to side with law-abiding Americans instead of defending the violent agitators tearing apart Portland and other cities nationwide.”
Political Fallout and Public Opinion
Analysts say Newsom’s latest lawsuit is likely a political stunt aimed at shoring up support from California’s left-wing base, as Trump’s approval among working-class voters continues to climb.
Across social media, conservative voices praised the President for taking decisive action while Democrat governors play politics.
🔹 Key Takeaways for Readers
- President Trump is asserting federal authority to stop left-wing violence.
- Governor Newsom is once again using taxpayer money to fight Trump in court.
- Democrats continue to prioritize politics over public safety.