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.

The dare and double-dare between Newsom and the Trump administration comes after the president ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles.