By Jane Ross LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -California officials blamed President Donald Trump on Monday for inflaming an already tense situation in Los Angeles by sending in National Guard troops, while the White House argued the sometimes violent demonstrations justified ramping up deportation efforts even further.

Trump is "unhinged right now," Gov. Gavin Newsom said, accusing the president of making the situation in LA worse by federalizing National Guard troops.

Gavin Newsom claims Donald Trump acted "illegally" in deploying the troops, while the White House says Newsom "did nothing as violent riots erupted".