Newsom Deploys Regional Crime Teams in California, Contrasts Trump's National Guard Deployments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday he was deploying new California Highway Patrol (CHP) "crime suppression teams" to address crime in large California cities alongside local law enforcement.

The Details: The units will be stationed in six regions, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, the Inland Empire, and the Central Valley. The announcement comes after President Donald Trump’s calls to deploy the National Guard in Democratic cities to address crime. Newsom also called out Republican-run states like Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama in his announcement for their homicide rate statistics compared to California.

For Context: Newsom’s announcement comes ahead of a ruling in California’s lawsuit challenging the federal deployment of National troops to Los Angeles. The decision, expected soon from the Northern District Court of California, could affect plans to send troops to other Democratic-led cities.

How the Media Covered It: Politico (Lean Left bias) quoted Newsom saying the deployment was “not reacting and responding to anything” relating to Trump. It framed the move as part of Newsom’s potential 2028 presidential bid.  The New York Post (Lean Right) reported that three businesses and five anonymous individuals filed a lawsuit against San Francisco in March over the city’s drug policies. It highlighted California’s mortality rate due to drug overdoses, saying Newsom may be “overlooking [it] in his partisan comparisons.” Newsweek (Center) also noted that analysts view Newsom’s recent actions as part of his positioning ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid, amid recent polling gains.

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