Newsom: California will ‘immediately’ sue Trump if he sends troops to San Francisco
California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged immediate legal action against any attempt by former President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to San Francisco. This forceful response follows Trump’s stated intention to send forces to the city, which he described as a “mess.”
Governor Newsom condemned the proposed deployment as an unjustified overreach of federal power. He issued a strong statement, declaring, “We don’t bow to kings, and we’re standing up to this wannabe tyrant,” framing the move as an assault on state sovereignty.
This confrontation arises despite data suggesting San Francisco is improving. Reports indicate a significant crime reduction, with overall rates down and homicides at a decades-long low. The city is also experiencing a post-pandemic economic resurgence, largely driven by the AI industry.
San Francisco’s local leaders have united in opposition. Both Mayor Daniel Lurie and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins have publicly rejected the idea, noting that federal law prevents National Guard members from acting as local police.
The state’s legal preparations are already underway. Newsom, along with other California officials, is pursuing a lawsuit to end the federalization of state National Guard members, a process that began during recent protests.
The controversy was further ignited after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff suggested using the Guard as police, a comment for which he later apologized. This has solidified local resistance to the concept.
Mayor Lurie confirmed the city has assembled a team to coordinate its response, stating they have been preparing for this possibility since the start of his term. The situation sets the stage for a significant legal battle over federal and state authority.
