The Story The governor's stand: Newsom, Trump, and the battle for LA
Jun 12, 2025
George Grylls, Washington Correspondent for The Times, dives into the escalating political landscape surrounding Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump. He discusses how recent protests in LA have opened a door for Newsom, framing him as a credible contender against Trump. With Newsom’s fierce critiques of Trump as a ‘stone-cold liar’, the conversation explores the implications of military deployments in the city and their impact on democracy. Their rivalry reveals the complexities of modern governance and sets the stage for political battles ahead.
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California's Sanctuary State Tension
- California hosts the highest number of illegal migrants in the US, mostly in LA.
- Sanctuary policies create federal-state tensions, politicizing immigration enforcement.
LA Immigration Protest Tensions
- Sam Lovett described witnessing tense protests outside the federal immigration detention complex in LA.
- Protesters clashed vocally and physically, reflecting deep emotional and social tensions.
Trump's Military Escalation in LA
- Trump invoked extreme rhetoric calling immigration an invasion and deployed elite Marines to city streets.
- This military presence heightened the crisis atmosphere and drew sharp criticism from the governor.