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President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to quell riots in Los Angeles, taking more firm actions than he did against violent protests in 2020 after George Floyd's death.
Public opinion is divided over President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to California, following the outbreak of protests in the state, according to recent polling. On June 7, Trump authorized the deployment of 2,
McCrory said the state is put in a “precarious position” when a governor and mayor aren’t willing to work with the president.
The Justice Department claims California's request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would "countermand" the president's lawful military directives.
Chief Jim McDonnell pushed back on President Trump’s characterization of his past statements about National Guard deployment, suggesting the
Gavin Newsom questions Trump’s mental state as he blasts president’s response to LA protests - California governor accused president of ‘making up’ details of a conversation
Judge Breyer sets hearing on California's lawsuit challenging Trump's federalization of National Guard amid escalating anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles
Americans shared their thoughts on President Donald Trump sending the National Guard and the Marines to Los Angeles.
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert speculated the reason Trump deployed the National Guard is revenge for never winning an Emmy.
Violent protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles prompt deployment of National Guard troops as local officials call for federal agents to leave and demand an end to immigration enforcement.