You Vote: What is motivating Gavin Newsom to step up and blame Trump for the riots in LA?

With Newsom having been down so long over issues such as the fires in Southern California, men in women's sports, the economic condition of his state, the high rate of crime and the sanctuary cities, this gave him a chance to go on the offensive.

Published: June 11, 2025 7:28pm

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Gov. Gavin Newsom's, D-Calif., bid to limit the law enforcement activities of the National Guardsmen in Los Angeles to the immediate areas around federal buildings.

Senior US District Judge Charles R. Breyer scheduled a hearing for Thursday, but declined to immediately limit the National Guard's activities. Instead, he sought arguments from both the Departments of State and Justice.

That evening, Newsom gave a fiery televised speech highly critical of President Trump and his response in LA to the anti-ICE riots.

With Newsom having been down so long over issues such as the fires in Southern California, men in women's sports, the economic condition of his state, the high rate of crime and the sanctuary cities, this gave him a chance to go on the offensive. 

What is motivating Gavin Newsom to step up and blame Trump for the riots in LA?

He is embarrassed that the Trump admin had to come in to restore order
38% (1629 votes)
He is genuinely angry at Trump and believes he is acting like a dictator
4% (169 votes)
After being down so long over bad news and scandals on his watch, this is his chance to step up to be the leading candidate for his party's nomination in 2028
58% (2448 votes)
Total votes: 4246

 

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