Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Donald Trump a “dictator.” On Monday, Trump called for Newsom’s arrest. On Tuesday, Newsom’s office posted a mocking video comparing Trump to one of the most evil Star Wars villains.

Trump escalated his clash with Newsom after the president deployed thousands of California National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles over the weekend. Newsom said Trump should not have deployed the troops without his permission, while the president has called for the Democratic governor’s arrest.

Gavin Newsom vs Donald Trump is once again making headlines as the California Governor strongly opposes President Trump’s latest move to deploy thousands of federal troops in the state without approval.

President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) online feud has prompted candidates in California’s 2026 gubernatorial election to weigh in, some of whom condemned the riots in Los Angeles while others pushed back against the president’s response to them.

Los Angeles protests over immigration enforcement have cued up a public spat between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Here's some of the back and forth.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against Donald Trump over the federalization of the California National Guard without state consent, calling it “illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional.

Newsom's 2028 presidential aspirations hang in the balance as the eyes of the nation are on California's clash with immigration authorities.

California's lawsuit against President Trump seeks to halt the National Guard's deployment, which Governor Newsom deems illegal.