LA clashes escalate as Trump deploys National Guard troops

Tensions flared in Los Angeles on the third day of anti-deportation protests, as demonstrators clashed with law enforcement while President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom exchanged blame over the unrest and responsibility for restoring order.

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The arrival of National Guard troops deployed by Trump over the weekend inflamed residents protesting the sweeping deportation policies of the administration, local officials said. The unrest escalated on Sunday evening, with some committing vandalism and violence, including burning cars.

The heightened federal response over the objections of state and city officials led to growing friction between local leaders and the Trump administration. Newsom said he formally requested the White House rescind the "unlawful" deployment and return the troops to his command, warning it would only ramp up tensions.