In a move that rattled political norms, former President Donald Trump took federal control of California’s state military forces to send troops into Los Angeles, stirring a wave of controversy. US media describe this rare federal intervention as something not seen in decades, fueling a heated debate about authority and control.
California Governor Gavin Newsom fired back, labeling the action “purposefully inflammatory” and warning it undermines the state’s autonomy. The clash shines a spotlight on the ongoing tug-of-war between federal power and state sovereignty, raising questions about how such decisions impact both governance and public safety.
As soldiers move into the nation’s second-largest city under federal command, the country watches a tense moment unfold—where politics, power, and protest collide.