“BIG WIN in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals!” President Donald J. Trump declared Thursday night, and he wasn’t exaggerating.
In a resounding and unanimous decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed Trump a major legal and political victory, confirming his authority to deploy the National Guard to restore law and order in Los Angeles — over the objections of far-left California Governor Gavin Newsom.
What Led to the Showdown?
Let’s rewind. In early June, chaos erupted in Los Angeles following a large-scale immigration raid that targeted criminal elements sheltering under the state’s sanctuary policies. The protests quickly turned violent. Rioters torched vehicles, stormed ICE facilities, and attacked law enforcement. Downtown L.A. looked more like a war zone than a city in the United States.
As the situation spiraled, Newsom hesitated. President Trump didn’t. He took decisive action, ordering the National Guard to deploy and quell the unrest, citing his power under 10 U.S.C. § 12406 to act when state authorities can’t or won’t maintain order.
Newsom cried foul, rushing to court to sue the president — yes, suing the Commander-in-Chief during an urban rebellion. His argument? That the federal government had no right to protect its citizens without first asking for the governor’s permission.
The Courts Weigh In — And Trump Prevails
But this week, the Ninth Circuit — one of the most liberal courts in America — sided entirely with Trump. Their ruling overturned the lower court’s temporary block on the deployment and made it crystal clear: the president acted lawfully.
“Affording the President that deference, we conclude that it is likely that the President lawfully exercised his statutory authority…,” the court wrote, blasting Newsom’s arguments.
They didn’t stop there. The court also rejected Newsom’s idea that the President’s decision couldn’t even be reviewed. In other words, Newsom tried to pretend Trump didn’t even have a seat at the table. The court wasn’t buying it.
Trump’s Triumphant Response
The President wasted no time celebrating the win on Truth Social:
“The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin… if our Cities, and our people, need protection… we are the ones to give it to them… Congratulations to the Ninth Circuit, America is proud of you tonight!”
Boom. A clear message to every radical mayor and governor in the country: If you let lawlessness take over your streets, this administration will step in. Period.
The Guard in Action
On June 12, the National Guard, working alongside the FBI, arrested a suspect believed to be delivering riot gear to agitators — masks, supplies, coordination tools. This wasn’t just spontaneous protest — it was an organized assault on America’s laws, and Trump’s Guard stopped it cold.
Final Word
This case wasn’t just about California. It was about every American city that’s been abandoned by weak liberal leaders. It was about whether the president has the power — and the guts — to protect American citizens when Democrat officials won’t.
With this ruling, Trump just proved again: he’s not here to play games. He’s here to protect America.