Vance Meets Troops Amid LA Immigration Protest Unrest

Vice President JD Vance traveled to Los Angeles on June 20 to meet with National Guard troops, Marines, and federal law enforcement following protests that erupted after Trump administration ICE raids. His visit came a day after a federal appeals court upheld President Trump's authority to control the National Guard in Los Angeles, overriding Governor Gavin Newsom's objections. The protests have involved violent clashes, hundreds of arrests, and curfews, although tensions have recently eased. Local officials, including Newsom, have expressed frustration over insufficient communication from the White House and the federalization of the Guard, as legal challenges persist. The court justified the federal intervention due to violent acts during the unrest, despite local leaders' claims they can manage without federal troops. The Trump administration asserts the deployment is essential for maintaining order and advancing immigration policy.