Trump deploys National Guard amid fiery LA County protests

What they're saying: Trump called out Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom specifically in a Truth Social post on Saturday evening:

• "If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can't do their jobs, which everyone knows they can't, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!"
• White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Saturday, "violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles."
• "In the wake of this violence, California's feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens."

The other side: Newsom said in an X post Saturday that the move "to take over the California National Guard" is "purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions."

• "LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment's notice," Newsom said. "We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need."
• He said in an earlier post: "The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate. That is not the way any civilized country behaves."

Catch up quick: Protests in downtown Los Angeles on Friday and into the weekend reportedly led to hundreds of detainments, a standoff with federal agents and flash bang grenades.

• A demonstration Saturday in Paramount, which is about 30 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles, was marked by tear gas, billowing smoke and allegations of violence and vandalism.
• When asked about Los Angeles protests, Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said demonstrators were "assaulting ICE enforcement officers, slashing tires, defacing buildings and taxpayer funded property."
• She said in an email to Axios on Saturday 800 protesters surrounded and breached the first layer of a federal law enforcement building.

Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said in a statement that it took more than two hours for Los Angeles police to respond on Friday.

• He alleged the city's mayor, who advocated for immigrants, was siding with "chaos and lawlessness over law enforcement."

Bass condemned violence Saturday night in an X post and said, "We've been in direct contact with officials in Washington, D.C., and are working closely with law enforcement to find the best path forward."

• In an earlier statement, she criticized federal immigration enforcement actions, which she said "sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city."
• "My Office is in close coordination with immigrant rights community organizations," Bass said. "We will not stand for this."

Other California officials similarly described an atmosphere of fear in immigrant communities leading up to the protests.

• Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) said on X Saturday, "ICE has brought their terror tactics and masked agents to #Paramount this morning - in my district. This is unacceptable. We will demand answers and accountability."
• Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said in a statement Friday the sheriff's department does not participate in the mass sweeps.
• "We recognize that these reports have caused fear, anxiety and concern within our communities," Luna said.
• "We urge everyone to remain calm and peaceful as we continue to place your safety and well-being at the forefront of our efforts."

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional statements, photos and changes throughout.