California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a bill signing event on August 21, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
"In response to a federal court order that blocked his attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, President Trump is deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Oregon. They are on their way there now," Newsom, a Democrat, wrote in a statement.
"This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power. The Trump administration is unapologetically attacking the rule of law itself and putting into action their dangerous words — ignoring court orders and treating judges, even those appointed by the president himself, as political opponents."
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The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. A spokesperson for the Pentagon referred questions about the deployment to the White House.
A member of the Ohio National Guard patrols 14th Street in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
The president’s push to deploy National Guard troops nationwide has ignited repeated clashes with Democratic governors and mayors.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been among the most vocal critics, condemning Trump’s ongoing proposal to send troops into Chicago — an idea the president has been promoting for weeks.
Trump has also threatened to extend deployments to other cities, including Baltimore and New Orleans. Troops have already been sent to Los Angeles and Washington.
Amanda covers the intersection of business and geopolitics for Fox News Digital.
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