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Governor Gavin Newsom of California condemned President Trump's military intervention in L.A. protests, stating it escalates tensions and serves political gain. Trump deployed the National Guard and threatened to send in Marines, which 22 Democratic governors view as an "alarming abuse of power." Meanwhile, Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas placed the National Guard on standby for demonstrations in his state. Democratic governors are strategically considering when to criticize Trump, balancing local and national political considerations.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff