President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles to quell escalating protests sparked by ICE immigration raids, federalizing California's National Guard without Governor Gavin Newsom's consent. This controversial move is seen as a political strategy to highlight immigration and law and order, issues that resonate with his voter base, despite criticism from Democrats and Newsom.
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President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles to quell escalating protests sparked by ICE immigration raids, federalizing California's National Guard without Governor Gavin Newsom's consent. This controversial move is seen as a political strategy to highlight immigration and law and order, issues that resonate with his voter base, despite criticism from Democrats and Newsom.
Trending- 1 January 6, 2021: Attack on the Capitol (mentioned for comparison).
- 2 Last year (2024): Donald Trump won back the White House.
- 3 February (2025): Trump returned to power and pardoned those convicted in the Capitol storming.
- 4 Recent days (prior to June 11, 2025): ICE immigration raids sparked protests in Los Angeles.
- 5 Last three nights (prior to June 10, 2025): Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles.
- 6 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): Trump defended his actions on social media; Senator Rick Scott and NRCC commented.
- 7 Ongoing: Governor Newsom is suing President Trump.
- Escalation of protests
- Federalization of California National Guard without state consent
- Lawsuit by Governor Newsom against Trump
- Increased political polarization on immigration and law and order
- Potential boost for Trump's political standing
- Distraction from other administration issues (e.g., Elon Musk feud)
- Criticism from Democrats
- Comparison to Jan. 6 Capitol attack
What: President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles to suppress escalating protests and riots, federalizing the California National Guard without Governor Gavin Newsom's consent.
When: Last three nights (prior to Tuesday, June 10, 2025); Tuesday (June 10, 2025) for Trump's social media post and Scott's claim; last year (2024) for Trump winning back the White House; February (2025) for Trump's return to power; January 6, 2021 for Capitol attack.
Where: Los Angeles, California, Washington D.C. (Capitol).
Why: Trump deployed troops to quell riots sparked by ICE immigration raids, aiming to restore law and order and politically capitalize on immigration and border security issues, which are key to his base.
How: Trump used an executive order to federalize the California National Guard and mobilized Marines. He defended his actions via social media and his political allies framed it as a winning strategy.