Gov. Newsom's National Guard Border Claims Disputed

California's governor faces criticism over assertions of increased National Guard presence to combat fentanyl and illegal crossings.

Journalists and Border Patrol agents report no visible increase in California National Guard at key illegal crossing points.
Gov. Newsom's claims focus on drug interdiction at ports of entry, not areas with high illegal immigration.
California currently has 155 National Guard soldiers at the border, with plans to increase to 392.
Critics argue that the additional soldiers are not addressing the primary locations where illegal crossings occur.
Newsom maintains that the National Guard's efforts are crucial for community safety and combating drug trafficking.