California Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply criticized President Trump’s decision to deploy U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles, labeling the move a “reckless escalation” that has only worsened tensions in the region. Newsom warned that the militarized response threatens to inflame an already volatile situation and called for a more measured, community-based approach to restoring order and addressing the root causes of unrest.
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