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Court Rules Trump Retains Guard Control as Newsom Draws Fire for Napa Fundraiser During LA Unrest

Critics argue that Newsom’s decision to attend a Napa Valley cancer research event diverted his attention from the unrest that triggered a presidential troop deployment.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom
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Overview

  • The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals on June 20 upheld President Trump’s authority over about 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles during the anti-ICE riots.
  • Governor Newsom was at the Odette Estate Winery on June 7 for the “Vineyard Vibes” fundraiser benefiting the PlumpJack Foundation’s UCSF cancer research in honor of his late mother.
  • Violent protests on June 6 and 7 saw rioters torch vehicles, smash windows and clash with police, prompting calls for federal intervention.
  • Newsom’s office defended his appearance, saying he “proudly attended” to support cancer research, but opponents likened the optics to his 2020 French Laundry controversy.
  • The dispute over Guard control and the timing of Newsom’s Napa visit underscores escalating political tensions between the governor and President Trump.