2,000 National Guard Troops Deployed to LA Amid Violent Immigration Insurrection

On Sunday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced President Trump’s deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following violent clashes over ICE deportation operations.

Leavitt accused California’s Democratic leaders of failing to protect citizens, claiming the raids target “illegal criminals” amid an “invasion.”

The move, authorized under a presidential memorandum, follows protests where one demonstrator was seriously injured.

Governor Gavin Newsom called the federal action “purposefully inflammatory,” arguing local authorities can manage the situation.

The Trump administration maintains a “zero tolerance” policy for violence against law enforcement.

Tensions remain high as the National Guard mobilizes.

In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles, California.

These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.

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— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) June 8, 2025