What Happened? President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to Los Angeles after protests broke out over immigration raids. These protests followed ICE arrests of dozens of undocumented migrants.
Why It Matters Trump acted without support from California Governor Gavin Newsom or Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Both leaders are against the move. They say the city is handling the protests and troops are not needed.
What Trump Said Trump posted on Truth Social:
“Looking really bad in L.A. BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!”
He didn’t say if he meant National Guard or active-duty military. But his message made it clear: he wants to show he’s tough on immigration and protest.
What’s Going On in L.A.?
Protesters clashed with police in downtown LA.
Police used tear gas and flash-bangs.
Protesters set self-driving cars on fire.
More than 50 people were arrested.
Military on the Streets National Guard troops are now in three LA locations. CNN saw them outside a detention center pushing back protesters. One officer fired a gas canister.
The troops are working under Trump, not Governor Newsom. That’s rare. Usually, a governor must agree before troops come in.
Is This Legal? There are laws that stop presidents from using troops like police. Trump hasn’t used the Insurrection Act yet, which would allow him to use the military in a serious emergency.
Experts say there’s no such emergency in LA right now.
Trump’s Bigger Plan Trump may be using the protests to:
Show he’s tough on migrants
Warn blue (Democratic) states to cooperate
Distract from other political problems
Build up his image before his birthday parade this week
What Others Are Saying
Gov. Newsom: Trump’s move is “inflammatory.”
Mayor Bass: The Guard is “not needed.”
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D): “He’s making things worse.”
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I): “Trump wants all the power.”
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R): “If local leaders fail, the president must act.”
A Worrying Sign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted that active-duty Marines could be sent next. This would be a major move and might break U.S. law unless the Insurrection Act is used.
Critics fear Trump is using the military to gain more control and silence protests.
Final Note Veteran groups like Common Defense say the move is dangerous and hurts civil rights. They worry Trump is setting a scary example for the future.
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