In a move that has conservatives across the country raising eyebrows, a federal judge in San Francisco—appointed by none other than President Bill Clinton—has ordered the Trump administration to hand back control of the California National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom. The reason? The judge claims President Trump didn’t follow the correct procedure when deploying troops to Los Angeles.
Let’s unpack what’s happening and why this could matter far beyond California.
The ruling came from Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer, a well-known liberal figure on the bench. On Thursday, Breyer ruled that President Trump “exceeded the scope of his statutory authority” and “violated the Tenth Amendment” when he ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles without going through a full consultation process with the state government.
Essentially, Breyer argues that Trump acted more like a monarch than a president, writing:
“That’s the difference between a constitutional government and King George.”
Yes, really. He compared Trump to King George.
Breyer didn’t stop there. He blocked the Trump administration from using California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and ordered that all control be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom—the same man who refused to send help during deadly riots, drug crime spikes, and homeless encampment takeovers in his own cities.
Newsom, of course, wasted no time spiking the football, writing on social media:
“The court just confirmed what we all know — the military belongs on the battlefield, not on our city streets.”
Apparently, Gov. Newsom is fine with streets being overtaken by crime, but not with National Guard members helping maintain order.
The Department of Justice fought back hard during the hearing, making it clear that the president has the right to deploy National Guard troops in a federal capacity when necessary.
Brett Shumate, who heads the DOJ’s Civil Division, explained:
“There’s no consultation requirement, pre-approval requirement,”
“There’s one commander-in-chief of the armed forces.”
In other words, Trump didn’t break the rules. He acted decisively—exactly what a president should do in the face of growing unrest in American cities.
While Judge Breyer’s ruling is a blow to the president’s authority, it’s important to remember why this deployment was happening in the first place.
President Trump has been focused on restoring law and order—especially in cities like Los Angeles, where violent crime, gang activity, and fentanyl-related deaths have skyrocketed. His administration has repeatedly stepped in where Democrat leadership has failed.
Breitbart News noted how Trump has made clear that these kinds of deployments are meant to protect everyday Americans—not to police them, but to support overworked and under-resourced law enforcement and keep communities safe.
But liberal judges like Breyer, along with progressive politicians like Newsom, seem more concerned about preserving their own power than restoring peace.
At the time of this writing, the White House has not issued an official statement, but conservative legal experts expect this ruling to be appealed quickly. According to The Daily Wire, legal scholars believe this could head to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals—no stranger to politically charged cases involving Trump—and potentially all the way to the Supreme Court.
The bigger question is this:
Who should have the final say when cities are falling apart—an elected president trying to help, or a judge comparing him to a king?
This ruling is just the latest example of unelected liberal judges blocking President Trump’s efforts to lead with strength and restore order. It’s a reminder that the left is not just fighting Trump at the ballot box—they’re fighting him in the courts, in the media, and in the streets.
And yet, through it all, President Trump is undeterred. As he said when asked about the anti-Trump “No Kings” protests:
“I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.”
That’s the kind of grit America needs right now.
I am completely ready for President Trump to declare Marshall Law. These judges were not elected. They were appointed by elitist
people and leaders and presidents who want money= Power= control over America and the American people. these lower courts do not have the power to rule over the president. The only court that has the power to do anything concerning the president and or the Congress is the US Supreme Court, which deals with the constitutionality laws, mandates, rules, etc. The election of George Bush Senior started the elitist globalist agenda of taking over America.