Did governor newsom regain command of the national guard in California?

The claim that Governor Newsom regained command of the California National Guard is largely accurate but requires important context. Initially, President Trump federalized the California National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles, overriding Newsom's authority. Newsom challenged this action in court, arguing that the federalization was unlawful and that control should revert to the state.

A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of Newsom, handing control back to him, citing violations of statutory authority and constitutional principles.latimes.comlatimes.com150 National Guard troops returned to California command; 'Trump caved,' Newsom... However, this ruling was temporarily blocked by an appeals court, allowing Trump to maintain command for a time while the legal process continued.gov.ca.govgov.ca.govGovernor Newsom prevails in blocking Trump’s militarization of Los Angelessfstandard.comsfstandard.comAppeals court blocks ruling that gave control of National Guard back to Newsom Eventually, some National Guard troops were returned to California's command after a military request was approved, which Newsom described as a concession by the Trump administration.

This indicates that while Newsom did regain command over part of the National Guard forces, the situation was fluid with ongoing legal and administrative challenges. The claim is therefore mostly true but simplified; it omits the contested nature and partial scope of the regained control.