Trump Sends in the Troops: 2,000 National Guard Soliders Headed to L.A. Amid Immigration Protests
Trump Deploys National Guard Forces
The streets of Los Angeles are bracing for a showdown as President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard soldiers in response to escalating protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Here's the skinny:
- Heated protests have been erupting across California, and Trump, renowned for his iron fist, is swiftly escalating the situation. His spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed the deployment.
- Earlier, Trump had threatened to step in if Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass weren't handling their jobs properly, referring to Newsom as "Newscum" - a German slur playing off the English term "scum."
- In the past, the National Guard typically operates under state control. However, a presidential decision to assume command is a substantial escalation and is a rare occurrence in U.S. history.
- The National Guard is a military reserve unit, play a part in the U.S. Armed Forces, and each state has its own National Guard. They are typically deployed for disasters or unrest.
Hegseth Eyeing the Marines
Newsom had previously warned about this move, emphasizing that it would only fuel the fire. U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, even considered deploying U.S. Marines to bolster the police force against protesters.
In L.A., protests against ICE continue for the second day running. On Friday, 44 individuals were arrested for immigration-related violations. In the predominantly Latino suburb of Paramount, approximately 100 demonstrators faced off against police officers, with video footage capturing scenes of chaos, including overturned shopping carts and protesters waving Mexican flags.
Angry Words from Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Bass harshly criticized the immigration raids, stating, "I am deeply angered by what has happened here. These tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt the basic principles of public safety in our city. We will not stand for this." The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security, and the Los Angeles Police Department remained silent on the matter.
Trump had long promised to deport record numbers of undocumented immigrants and to secure the southern U.S. border with Mexico. His administration aims to detain at least 3,000 migrants per day.
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- In response to escalating protests against immigration policies, Donald Trump's administration is implementing strict measures, including deploying National Guard soldiers across California, a move that, evidently, is part of his community policy as well as his employment policy, given the potential involvement of the National Guard in maintaining order during these unrests.
- As the political tensions rise due to war-and-conflicts over immigration issues, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is contemplating the incorporation of U.S. Marines into the police force, a move that, if implemented, could significantly impact general-news headlines and further fuel the ongoing political disputes in California.
