President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that he saved Los Angeles by deploying thousands of National Guard troops despite the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

Newsom's 2028 presidential aspirations hang in the balance as the eyes of the nation are on California's clash with immigration authorities.

The California governor had faded from national prominence as public attention shifted to Washington and, in his home state, the deliberations over Kamala Harris' political future.

The conflict between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump over ICE raids in Los Angeles and the federalization of the National Guard has escalated today as the LAPD put the City of Angels on tactical alert over anti-deportation protests and resistance.

President Donald Trump used a speech at Fort Bragg ostensibly to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army to denounce the protesters in Los Angeles as a “foreign enemy” and declare his intention to “liberate” the city.

Tensions flared in Los Angeles late Monday after Trump escalated military presence in the region against the wishes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.