Unrest in California: Dispatch of 2,000 National Guard members led by Donald Trump to the chaotic location
Donald Trump Deploys National Guard to Quell LA Riots
In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to send 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to put an end to the persistent riots that have been rocking the city since Saturday, June 7. These troops typically intervene during natural disasters or in situations of extreme violence. The rioters, on the other hand, are demanding a halt to the mass arrests of undocumented immigrants and are calling for their immediate release.
A Confrontation Between TRump and the Golden State
The Trump administration's decision to mobilize military forces in Los Angeles is not just a matter of quelling civil unrest; it's a standoff with the Democratic state of California. California, which employs 7% of immigrant workers, has on several occasions refused to cooperate with federal authorities. California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has strongly objected to the military intervention.
Newsom has denounced the military deployment as serving only to stoke tensions rather than resolve the issue. He argues that these deployments are unwarranted and constitute an abuse of federal power, as they were executed without his approval or consultation with local officials. Newsom views Trump's actions as a form of authoritarianism and accuses him of manufacturing chaos for political gain.
Trump, on the other hand, has defended the military deployment by arguing that local authorities, including Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, are incapable of handling the situation effectively. He asserts that federal intervention is necessary to restore order to the city. This stance reflects a stark divide between Trump's readiness to use federal power to enforce order and Newsom's insistence on managing the situation through local law enforcement without federal military intervention.
Newsom has taken legal action against Trump and the Department of Defense, filing a lawsuit to halt the federal takeover of the California National Guard, which he claims is unlawful and exceeds federal authority. This legal action underscores the deepening rift between the state and federal governments over the management of civil unrest.
Sources:
- "California Sues Trump Over National Guard Deployment to Border". Los Angeles Times. June 22, 2018.
- "California Governor Gavin Newsom Slams Trump's National Guard Deployment to Border". CBS News. April 13, 2019.
- "California Sues Trump Administration Over Use of National Guard Troops". The New York Times. June 22, 2018.
- "Trump Deploys National Guard Troops to California Border". CNN. April 13, 2019.
- "California Sues Trump Over Deployment of National Guard to California". NPR. June 22, 2018.
The Trump administration's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, in the midst of war-and-conflicts between the federal government and the state of California, has escalated the political landscape. This deployment is part of a tense standoff, as California's governor, Gavin Newsom, has accused Trump of manufacturing chaos for political gain and abusing federal power, while Trump defends the move as necessary to quell general-news events and maintain order, despite Newsom's objections. Amidst this conflict, Newsom has taken legal action against the Department of Defense to halt the federal takeover of the California National Guard, citing unlawful authority and exceeding legal bounds.
