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NY Times says 'real emergency' is Trump sending troops to Los Angeles

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The New York Times editorial board criticized President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE demonstrations, arguing it was an overreaction that created chaos rather than preventing it, and that local law enforcement had the situation mostly under control.

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  1. 1 Saturday: A suspect allegedly threw rocks at law enforcement vehicles on Alondra Blvd. in Paramount, injuring a federal officer and damaging vehicles.
  2. 2 Over the weekend: President Donald Trump sent the National Guard to California in response to escalating anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.
  3. 3 Sunday: The New York Times editorial board published its criticism; LAPD declared an 'unlawful assembly' in downtown Los Angeles; Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's deployment.
  • Increased chaos and anxiety in Los Angeles
  • Injury to a federal officer
  • Damage to government vehicles
  • 'Unlawful assembly' declared by LAPD
  • Criticism from California Governor and The New York Times
What: The New York Times editorial board's criticism of President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE demonstrations. Protests involved vandalism and assaults on police officers.
When: Sunday (NYT editorial published, LAPD declared unlawful assembly), 'over the weekend' (Trump sent National Guard), Saturday (suspect threw rocks).
Where: Los Angeles, Paramount (California), Alondra Blvd. (Paramount).
Why: Trump sent troops to quell escalating anti-ICE riots, which involved vandalism and assaults on police. The NYT argues this was an unnecessary overreaction that exacerbated the situation.
How: Trump deployed the National Guard. The NYT editorial board published an opinion piece. Protesters engaged in demonstrations, some turning violent.

The New York Times editorial board criticized President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell anti-ICE demonstrations, arguing it was an overreaction that created chaos rather than preventing it, and that local law enforcement had the situation mostly under control.