Trump Eyeing Nationwide National Guard Deployment Amidst LA Protests Amidst Controversy
Military personnel, belonging to the National Guard, are advancing towards demonstrators in Los Angeles.
In a recent development, US President Donald Trump is pondering over the idea of deploying National Guard troops nationwide following the escalated tension with protesters in Los Angeles, according to media reports. However, it's unrivaled clarity whether this plan extends beyond LA.
The Los Angeles area witnessed its first confrontation between soldiers and demonstrators, with scenes of tear gas, smoke grenades, pepper spray, and batons Reports from media outlets like The Los Angeles Times and CNN depict this chaotic scenario outside a federal prison in the city. It remains obscure as to what provoked thisaltercation.
Subsequently, horde of local law enforcement officers were spotted employing batons against protesters in the proximity of the federal prison, as per live footage on CNN. According to a reporter on site, the police intended to clear protesters away to avert clashes with the National Guard at the prison building.
Trump's justification for this military intervention revolves around preserving "law and order". He warned, "There are violent people, and we're not going to let that happen," referring to the protests that followed immigration crackdowns in the California metropolis. Trump echoed a strong promise for the upholding of law and order in the near future.
Trump's potential planning for nationwide National Guard deployment is not exclusive to the LA incident, as past records reveal his propensity for requesting governors to send troops to Washington, D.C. during protests in 2020 following the death of George Floyd[4]. This propensity highlights Trump's anticipation for troops deployment in different locations when the need arises.
However, specifics concerning the deployment of troops in cities other than Los Angeles are yet left untapped in the existing search results. For now, Trump's intentions are unambiguous for LA, with 2,000 California National Guard troops dispatched there against Governor Gavin Newsom's objection[5]. This action stirred controversy and concerns about its implications.
- Los Angeles
- USA
- Donald Trump
- Protests
- US Military
[1] https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/california-immigrant-arrests/index.html[2] https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/california-national-guard-deployed-los-angeles-protesters-ice-arrests/2404139/[3] https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-send-troops-to-los-angeles-to-aid-ice-fighting-migrants-11593772387[4] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/politics/trump-protests-national-guard.html[5] https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-20/gavin-newsom-sues-over-california-national-guard-deployment-during-immigration-protests-in-los-angeles
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