Trump Claims LA Protests Subside After Federal Troop Deployment

President Donald Trump credited his deployment of National Guard troops and preparation of Marines for calming the protests in Los Angeles sparked by his anti-immigration raids, asserting that without military intervention the city would have faced unprecedented lawlessness. Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for losing control of the situation and not appreciating federal assistance, while Newsom argued that the military presence actually inflamed the protests and local law enforcement had to protect the National Guard. The unrest, which included violent actions against ICE officers and disruptions like freeway shutdowns, largely subsided following the imposition of a curfew by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and increased law enforcement efforts. Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials labeled the rioters as insurrectionists, with discussions around invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 to address the situation, although it was not invoked. Critics including prominent Democrats condemned Trump's handling of the protests, but supporters highlighted the rapid reduction in violence and the president's broader border enforcement successes, emphasizing his zero-tolerance approach. Despite some ongoing protests, the strong law enforcement presence and federal intervention are credited with restoring relative order in Los Angeles.