Tear Gas and Tensions: Los Angeles Erupts as National Guard Arrives Amid Immigration Protests

Los Angeles erupts in clashes between police and protesters as National Guard arrives under Trump's orders. The deployment of two thousand California National Guard soldiers, ordered by President Trump in response to protests against immigration operations, has sparked violent confrontations in Los Angeles. The action was taken against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Associated Press reports that hours after the Guard's arrival, police launched tear gas at protesters outside the Metropolitan Detention Center. One eyewitness, a protester named Maria, stated, "They just started firing tear gas without warning. It was terrifying." The video footage clearly shows the chaos and violence of the event. President Trump defended the action on social media, stating that the protesters were "attacking our federal agents." This incident is not the first time Trump has deployed the National Guard to quell protests. In 2020, he requested the deployment of troops to Washington, D.C. following the death of George Floyd. The situation in Los Angeles remains tense, raising concerns about the balance between maintaining order and protecting the rights of protesters.