LA Tensions Escalate: Trump Deploys Additional 2,000 National Guard Members Amid Ongoing Protests

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Tensions in Los Angeles have escalated as President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of an additional 2,000 California National Guard members to quell the ongoing protests. This move comes as the city has seen violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, with over 1,700 National Guard troops already operating in the area. The newly deployed troops will join Task Force 51, which is comprised of approximately 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 active-duty Marines. The troops have been trained in de-escalation, crowd control, and standing rules for the use of force. The move has been met with criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who slammed Trump's decision, saying, "Chaos is exactly what Trump wanted, and now California is left to clean up the mess." LA Mayor Karen Bass also criticized Trump, saying, "Don't buy into Trump's chaos. Rise to the moment. This is about protecting our immigrant communities, not destruction of our city.