President Donald J. Trump scored a YUGE legal victory over California Governor Gavin Newsom in their battle over the National Guard.
The details: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously yesterday that President Trump has the authority to federalize California’s National Guard, rejecting a lawsuit brought by Gov. Newsom.
- The panel, which included a Biden appointee, found the president has broad authority over the Guard under existing precedent.
- Newsom’s claim that Trump acted unlawfully by not consulting him was dismissed—the court said the President is not legally required to do so.
Key quote: In their decision, the court wrote: “Newsom had no power to veto or countermand the President’s order.” Ouch…
Back up: Trump federalized the California National Guard earlier this month when anti-ICE riots broke out in Los Angeles.
Trump takes a victory lap: The President wrote on Truth Social:
- “BIG WIN… The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin, because all over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them…”
What happens next: Newsom can appeal to the Supreme Court. But for now, this is a devastating blow to his “resistance” movement.