Trump and Newsom escalate fight as feds intervene in Los Angeles protests: In their own words

The public fight between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump keeps intensifying, with name calling, insults and accusations traded over television and social media networks. For Newsom, a Democrat, the increasing presence of troops and Marines in his state’s largest city — sent there by Trump — is a power grab showing “democracy is under assault.” The governor says Trump’s actions are akin to “authoritarian regimes." For the Republican president, protesters are “insurrectionists” attacking federal immigration agents. Trump argues Newsom is “incompetent” and claims he wants to “save Los Angeles,” while not backing down on his plans for a large-scale operation.