Statement by the Governor of California on the Federal Government’s Intent to Deploy the California National Guard in Los Angeles
June 07, 2025
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment's notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need.
The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery.
This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust.
Gavin Newsom, Statement by the Governor of California on the Federal Government’s Intent to Deploy the California National Guard in Los Angeles Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/377849