Trump Orders Federal Crackdown on Migrant Riots in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has declared a federal crackdown on ongoing riots and protests in Los Angeles triggered by immigration raids, describing the city as being "invaded and occupied" by illegal immigrants and criminals. He has directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi to coordinate efforts to restore order and expel undocumented migrants, including deploying 2,000 National Guard troops and taking operational control of the California National Guard. Trump emphasized that the violent protests against federal agents attempting deportations only strengthen his resolve to end the unrest and "liberate" Los Angeles. While many Republicans in Congress support Trump's firm approach, viewing it as necessary to quell anarchistic behavior, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have condemned the federal intervention as politically motivated and likely to escalate tensions. Newsom warned that the deployment is an inflammatory stunt that undermines local law enforcement and public trust, asserting that authorities are capable of managing the situation without federal overreach. The situation remains tense as federal immigration raids continue amid clashes between law enforcement and protesters.