Trump Administration Deploys National Guard, Marines Amid Los Angeles Protests

Violence and protests have erupted across Los Angeles and other parts of the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation plans, prompting the deployment of the National Guard and Marines. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described the protests as "peaceful demonstrations" and criticized Trump for sending the National Guard without a request from Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing the president of seeking to create chaos rather than ensure safety. Clinton's comment on X (formerly Twitter) was met with significant backlash, with critics accusing her of mischaracterizing the violent protests and turning off comments on her post to avoid criticism. Conservative voices, including Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, openly disputed Clinton's portrayal, emphasizing that the events were not peaceful. Social media users and political figures also called out Clinton for disabling replies on her post, prompting calls directed at X owner Elon Musk to prevent public officials from muting public feedback. The Trump administration has vowed to continue immigration enforcement despite the unrest, with the military presence in Los Angeles expected to remain for 60 days to address ongoing violence and looting.