Trump's heated rhetoric and Newsom's lawsuit following LA protests
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In typical brash fashion, Trump referred to protesters causing trouble as "professional agitators and rebels," claiming they should be locked up. He made these remarks to reporters at the White House, adding that anyone disrespecting soldiers would face harsh consequences. In online posts, Trump alleged that protesters had spat on soldiers, promising that such disrespect wouldn't be tolerated if it continued.
In the past, the President proudly claimed credit for his controversial decision to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles against the wishes of local authorities. He said that, without this action, the city would have been in ruins. Trump described his choice as a "great decision."
Over the weekend, the President ordered 2,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles, going against the wishes of California Governor Newsom and city officials. This action followed protests in the city center against the use of federal agents against migrants.
On Monday, Governor Newsom announced that he would sue the President, accusing him of acting illegally by deploying the National Guard without consulting local authorities. By Sunday morning, around 300 National Guard soldiers had arrived in the city.
Downtown Los Angeles remained under police guard on Monday, with the city imposing a curfew following violent clashes over the weekend. Although some disturbances were reported, the majority of protesters had behaved peacefully. Schools resumed as normal, and life returned to its usual pace in many areas of the city.
Mayor Karen Bass told CNN that the incidents were "limited to a few streets" and were not widespread riots, as President Trump claimed.
Protests and violent clashes had been occurring in the city, particularly among its large Latino population, since Friday. Federal agents had arrested dozens of people they labeled as illegal migrants and gang members.
Tom Homan, tasked by Trump with mass deportations, claimed that the immigration service had targeted members of drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia.
However, locals painted a different picture, stating that the arrested were "people who are honestly seeking a better life" and should be given a chance rather than treated as criminals. Deborah McCurdy, a 64-year-old resident, made these comments on Monday at the edge of a demonstration attended by several hundred people.
The UN called for de-escalation in the conflict, expressing concern over further militarization of the situation. Officials at the city, state of California, and federal levels were all urged to promote dialogue and avoid violent confrontations.
These events are part of Trump's broader migration policy, which aims to mass deport illegal immigrants.
Behind the Headlines
Key tensions between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom have arisen from events in Los Angeles, particularly regarding the deployment of National Guard troops and the arrest of migrants. Here are some essential points from the situation:
- Deployment of National Guard and U.S. Marines:
- After anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines in response. This move was widely criticized by Governor Newsom, who argues that Trump illegally escalated the situation[2][3].
- The deployment was intended to protect immigration agents from violent protesters, a claim contested by many[3].
- Legal Battle Over National Guard Control:
- Initially, a federal judge ruled that Trump's deployment of the National Guard was illegal and ordered the troops to return control to Governor Newsom[1]. However, an appeals court has since paused this ruling, allowing Trump to maintain control of the troops for the time being.
- Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging it has violated California's sovereignty[2].
- Protests and Police Response:
- Protests in Los Angeles have turned violent after dark, leading to a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Police have arrested protesters violating this curfew, and clashes between protesters and law enforcement have occurred[1][2].
- The police have been authorized to use "less lethal munitions" in response to protesters throwing objects at them[2].
- Political Rhetoric and Accusations:
- Newsom has accused Trump of intentionally escalating tensions and traumatizing communities by deploying military forces. Trump maintains that his actions are necessary to protect federal agents and maintain order[3].
- The situation has been characterized by both sides as a struggle for authority, with Trump supporting aggressive immigration enforcement and Newsom advocating for state autonomy and peaceful protest rights[3][4].
- The heated rhetoric between US President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated further over the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, with Trump tightening his tone after protests in the city center against the use of federal agents against immigrants.
- In politics and general news, there have been ongoing debates about war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and immigration policy, with Trump's controversial decision to deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles being a notable point of contention.
