The situation has all the elements that the president seeks: a showdown with a top political rival in a deep blue state over an issue core to his agenda.

The Trump administration has deployed the California National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles that began Friday evening over immigration enforcement operations, which resulted in some clashes between demonstrators and authorities,

The high-profile raids appear to mark a new phase of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, in which officials say they will focus on workplaces — taking aim at the reason millions of people have illegally crossed the border for decades.

California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, have described the move as "unnecessary".

ICE agents will be out "every day" regardless of pushback amid widespread protests across Los Angeles County, Tom Homan told NBC News on Saturday.

"I have always supported Trump, through thick and thin. However, this is unacceptable and inhumane," said Florida Sen. Ileana Garcia.

California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass, have described the move as "unnecessary".

Trump threatens to crush ‘riots and looters’ as anti-ICE protests in LA continue into second day - Tense confrontations between police and demonstrators in L.A. continued for a second day on Saturday,