Marines Deployed to LA Amid Protests: Trump's Actions Spark Outrage

Los Angeles braces for the arrival of 700 US Marines to quell days of clashes between protesters and immigration officers. President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of the National Guard over the weekend, citing a rarely used law that allows him to intervene in situations that "constitute a form of rebellion against the authority of the government of the United States." This decision has sparked outrage among some, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called the move an escalation of tensions and a blow to public trust. Newsom has threatened legal action against the president. Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán, whose district includes areas where immigration raids have taken place, told PBS News, "This is more of the president manufacturing something that is not there. He is acting like a dictator." The situation highlights the deep divisions within the country and raises concerns about the use of federal power to address local issues. The deployment of the Marines adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict, raising questions about the potential for further escalation.