LA Riots: Trump Deploys National Guard Amidst Protests

Los Angeles Riots Erupt After ICE Raid, Trump Deploys National Guard Los Angeles witnessed four days of intense unrest beginning June 6th, following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid. The raid sparked widespread protests, which quickly escalated into violent clashes and property damage. At least 44 individuals were arrested during the initial days of the protests. Footage shows protesters confronting law enforcement, vandalizing property, and setting vehicles ablaze. The intensity of the situation prompted President Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles on June 7th, a move he described as necessary to restore order and prevent further escalation. "This was a riot," Trump stated in a press conference, adding that he believed the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, should be arrested for his handling of the situation. Newsom, in response, condemned the deployment of troops as a step towards authoritarianism. "This is a blatant overreach of power," Newsom stated in a statement. The situation highlights the deep divisions within the United States over immigration policy and the use of force to maintain public order. The events underscore the complex challenges faced by law enforcement and government officials in managing civil unrest and the potential for such events to escalate rapidly.