Deployment of National Guard Ordered by D.C.
President Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard Troops to Los Angeles, and they are expected to arrive in the next 24 hours, due to protests involving immigration. A few protests became violent, prompting a response from President Trump.
The decision to deploy the National Guard was announced due to widespread protests and demonstrations, which have drawn both support and criticism from local leaders. These protests have been centered around ICE’s workplace raids and mass deportations. As mentioned above, some of these protests grew violent, with cars burning and objects being thrown at police officers. This declaration, however, seems to have raised tension between the state of California and President Trump, with Governor Newsom and President Trump being engaged in a verbal battle of sorts. Supporters say that the president has to make strong moves to keep the nation in balance, while critics say that it is too severe of a response.
The protests and demonstrations began last Friday, after an immigration raid in a clothing factory. Immigration raids are when ICE agents break into workplaces, and detain and arrest many immigrants working there. The protests continued into Saturday, mostly in the downtown area. Over a hundred people were arrested during these protests and demonstrations, with Saturday adding on at least 20 more.
Another figure that is quite involved in this matter is Bill Essayli, an attorney and Republican politician from California. He has made multiple comments on this topic, including that the troops being deployed are necessary to keep Los Angeles at peace. Mr. Essayli also claimed that the troops had been assaulted by the civilians. He has also made several aggressive comments regarding Governor Newsom, as he was already a known critic of Governor Newsom.
The decision to deploy the National Guard has already sparked a heated debate.
Trump’s critics argue that his response to the protests and demonstrations is too aggressive, accusing him of using military force to squash protests instead of addressing what has been causing the protests. There was also resistance from Governor Newsom, calling the deployment “purposely inflammatory” and accusing President Trump of deploying troops not because he wanted to support law enforcement, but because he wanted a spectacle. On the other hand, conservatives praised President Trump for his actions, highlighting the need for strong actions during a time like this.