Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Newsom: LA Troop Deployment Hurts Wildfire Fight
President Trump sent troops to Los Angeles after protests.
But, the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is worried because these troops are taking away firefighters needed to stop wildfires.
More than half of the firefighters who usually help put out fires are now helping in Los Angeles.
Newsom wants the troops to leave because it's the time of year when fires are most likely.
The city is also calming down, and the mayor has stopped the curfew.
California Governor Newsom says Trump's troop deployment in Los Angeles is depleting wildfire-fighting resources.
Over half of the California National Guard's firefighting personnel are diverted to Los Angeles.
The deployment of troops comes as California enters its peak wildfire season.
Newsom calls the deployment a 'power grab' and seeks a court order to halt it.
Los Angeles Mayor Bass has lifted the downtown curfew.
- Who
- President Trump, Governor Newsom, California National Guard, Los Angeles Mayor Bass.
- What
- Trump's deployment of troops to Los Angeles and its impact on wildfire-fighting resources.
- When
- Tuesday, with peak fire season approaching.
- Where
- Los Angeles, California.
- Why
- To maintain order following protests, but now impacting wildfire response.
Governor Newsom's Stance
Trump Administration's Stance
Troop Deployment and Wildfire Preparedness
Governor Newsom's Stance
Deployment is depleting crucial wildfire-fighting resources during peak season.
Trump Administration's Stance
Deployment is necessary for maintaining order, protecting federal interests.
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Involved Parties
- Trump administration, California, Newsom
- Troops Involved
- National Guard, Marines
- Firefighting Force Affected
- Joint Task Force Rattlesnake
- Reason for Deployment
- Maintain order after protests
- Governor's Stance
- Opposes deployment, calls it a 'power grab'
Sources
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Trump Will Go To Supreme Court If Newsom Wins Fight Over LA Troops Deployment Again; Appeals Court Considers Temporary Restraining Order
Appeals court questions judges’ ability to review Trump’s Los Angeles troop deployment