India, June 10 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday strongly condemned the Trump administration's decision to send another 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling it "reckless" and "pointless."

President Donald Trump had already deployed 2,000 guardsmen to the city over the weekend in response to widespread demonstrations that erupted following an ICE-led crackdown.

"At the order of the President, the Department of Defense is mobilizing an additional 2,000 California National Guard to be called into federal service to support ICE & to enable federal law-enforcement officers to safely conduct their duties," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced.

"The first 2,000? Given no food or water. Only approx. 300 are depl...