Protests surrounding immigration enforcement actions in the Los Angeles area and the Trump administration’s response to them have cued up a public spat between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Ne

President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.

Immigration raids spark protests in Los Angeles, leading to deployment of National Guard troops and legal confrontation with California.

This story has been updated to correct the name of the president in power during the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. (NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles,

Trump’s trip comes as he faces criticism over deploying military in an attempt to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles.

In a move that has prompted division, Trump ordered the California National Guard to quell the immigration protests, moving to deploy 2,000 soldiers to the Los Angeles area. “Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence,