The Fiery Coronation: Trump Sends Troops to Conquer California's Streets
Trump Deploys Hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles
Tensions have spiked in California as hundreds of Marines from Camp Pendleton join the National Guard to put a stop to the ongoing protests against the US immigration authorities. This drastic act comes amidst fiery rhetoric between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
More Info Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Print Copy Link Protests against the strict immigration policies of the US immigration authorities have echoed through California's streets for days.
In this escalating battle, President Donald Trump has mobilized thousands of National Guard troops more than ever before, deploying them to the heart of the conflict in Los Angeles. "At Trump's command, the Department of Defense calls up another 2,000 members from the California National Guard," confirmed Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. These soldiers will back up federal immigration authorities, known as ICE, and boost the safety of federal officers and buildings.
Before this, Trump had ordered the deployment of 700 equally brave soldiers from the National Guard. Perfect timing, for it seems that "US Marines from Camp Pendleton, on active duty, will be summoned to Los Angeles, to protect federal personnel and property," according to an official statement. The initial number of soldiers to arrive was 500, but the current count has risen to 700.
Spoken Words: "They Want a Civil War" Military connoisseur Navidi had this to say about the situation in L.A., "Trump’s lust for power brings out the military to bend society to his twisted desires." The US military recently verified the deployment of around 700 Marines from an infantry battalion to Los Angeles, supposedly to maintain order following the tumultuous demonstrations. They will form a seamless unit with the National Guard's current forces on site.
California's Governor, Newsom, has protested the move, saying, "Inviting the Marines onto American soil to face their own people is astoundingly unpatriotic and immoral." These appalling developments come under the pretext of ensuring safety, when it's clearly a ploy to disguise Trump's hunger for power.
Anti-Trump Escalation
These expensive military operations mark a significant rise in tension as protests against the actions of ICE in the Los Angeles area continue. Troops trained for warfare will now be confronted with the task of policing American streets, a controversial move late last weekend.
USA Today Raids in L.A.: Police Brutality Lunacy Since soldiers are not trained for such duties, critics argue that sending them to control protests in American cities might not only be misguided, but also undemocratic. Before this decision, Trump had already dispatched around 2,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles - against the expressed intention of California Governor Newsom.
Such a decision could set a dangerous precedent, as since 1965, US presidents have never taken over the National Guard of a state without its permission. Typically, the states have control over their National Guards except in cases of war or significant national emergencies.
Guard Already Present
Just days prior to this momentous decision, Republican Trump showed a bit of verbal restraint regarding the crisis in LA. "The soldiers have de-escalated the situation in Los Angeles, preventing it from worsening further," he proclaimed. He denied desires for a "civil war," but made it clear that, if necessary, he may still request the deployment of Marine infantry.
Boot to Body Politics Trump, the Mad King vs Polished Gavin Newsom Meanwhile, Trump continues his bitter feud with Governor Newsom, calling the Democrat "uniquely incompetent" and "giddy" that Trump is intervening. Basing his argument on their past comradery, Newsom is depicted as struggling to manage the situation while absorbing relentless criticism from Trump. Legal action, however, has been taken by both Newsom and California's Attorney General Rob Bonta. Together, they've filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly seizing control of the California National Guard without the state's consent.
Footnote[1] - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/us/politics/trump-california-protests.html[2] - https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-11-18/california-going-to-court-to-block-trump-administration-deployment-of-national-guard-to-border[3] - https://www.npr.org/2021/11/17/1059962403/trump-supporters-national-guard-protests
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- The ongoing tensions in California, sparked by the strict immigration policies of the US immigration authorities, have led to debates in the realm of community policy, politics, general news, and crime-and-justice.
- The deployment of troops trained for war-and-conflicts to control protests in American cities, as seen in Los Angeles, raises concerns about the blurring lines between militarization and employment policy, and questions the democratic nature of such decisions.
