Los Angeles, June 9 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles as "purposefully inflammatory," saying President Donald Trump's order undermined state authority. "These are the acts of a dictator, not a President," he posted on X.

California National Guard troops were deployed in Los Angeles to help contain escalating protests over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, Reuters reported.

The third day of demonstrations saw federal agents clashing with protesters across the city, as tensions flared over ICE raids and detentions.

According to Reuters, the deployment--ordered by the White House--has triggered sharp backlash from California officials, who have called it unla...