President Donald Trump has ordered the mobilization and deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to two days of widespread protests and assaults on federal immigration agents, which seem to be instigated by LA Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
Late on Saturday, videos surfaced online showing attacks on ICE and Border Patrol vehicles following the arrests of individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. In reaction, the president utilized his Truth Social platform to express criticism towards Democratic leaders in Los Angeles and Governor Gavin Newsom, who had not yet addressed the rioting.
