Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, widely seen as having 2028 aspirations, had taken a conciliatory approach toward right-wing figures in recent months. Now, he’s ramping up the aggressive rhetoric.

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Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles said the federal operations were a purposeful provocation by the White House. The city was quiet so far on Wednesday, but more protests were expected later in the day.