FACT CHECK: Newsom Falsely Claims Riots Only Began After Trump Federalized Guard
Screenshot / X CLAIM: Violence only broke out in Los Angeles after President Donald Trump federalized the California National Guard on Saturday, June 7. VERDICT: FALSE. Riots began Friday, June 6, prompting Trump to act. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) delivered a speech Tuesday evening, as downtown Los Angeles prepared…
bubmagJune 11, 2025