Trump Deploys Troops to LA Amid Immigration Unrest

Protests and riots erupted in Los Angeles after sweeping ICE immigration raids, prompting President Trump to deploy an additional 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the city, despite strong objections from Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco blamed two decades of progressive policies for the unrest, while Democratic leaders accused Trump of exploiting the crisis to expand federal power. The demonstrations escalated into violent confrontations, with significant arrests, property damage, and clashes with police reported. Trump heightened tensions by suggesting it would be 'a great thing' if Newsom were arrested, though federal officials later said there were no such plans. Critics have also raised concerns about the administration’s increasing use of surveillance technology, including contracts with Palantir, as indicative of a broader authoritarian approach. The situation remains volatile amid ongoing unrest and deep political divisions over immigration and federal intervention.