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Home » Trump Deploys 2,000 Troops After ICE Protests In LA – National Guard Mobilized

Trump Deploys 2,000 Troops After ICE Protests In LA – National Guard Mobilized

Adam Green By Adam Green June 8, 2025 4 Min Read
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Trump Deploys 2,000 Troops After ICE Protests In LA – National Guard Mobilized

President Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles in response to escalating protests over recent ICE operations. Clashes between demonstrators and federal agents have raised tensions between state and federal officials.


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PARAMOUNT, CA (3-minute read) — In a move sparking fierce political and public reaction, President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to California in response to escalating protests in Los Angeles following a series of controversial immigration enforcement operations.

The protests began in Paramount, a small city in Los Angeles County, after reports surfaced of an impending ICE raid. While officials later clarified that federal agents were staging in the area and not conducting an immediate operation, tensions were already boiling over. Demonstrators gathered in large numbers, leading to several confrontations with federal officers. Footage from the scene showed smoke munitions being deployed and protesters confronting Border Patrol personnel.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the unrest on what she described as “feckless” Democratic leadership in California, stating that the National Guard was being deployed to address “lawlessness” that had been allowed to escalate.

California Governor Gavin Newsom pushed back strongly, calling the federal government’s action “purposefully inflammatory.” He insisted that local authorities had not requested assistance and were managing the situation without the need for federal intervention.

Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the National Guard was being mobilized immediately and warned that active-duty Marines at Camp Pendleton were on high alert if the situation deteriorates further.

The situation intensified after the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California reported that federal agents had conducted raids in multiple workplaces, detaining hundreds, including minors. In response, large crowds gathered near the Edward Roybal Federal Building in Downtown LA, prompting a swift law enforcement presence. ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons criticized local officials for their delayed response, accusing them of failing to protect federal agents under siege by over 1,000 demonstrators.

However, LAPD denied those claims, stating that federal agents had already deployed chemical irritants before officers arrived, making it dangerous for them to engage immediately. The department clarified that its response began within an hour of receiving calls and emphasized that their role was crowd and traffic control—not immigration enforcement.

Tensions continue to mount as federal and local authorities trade blame. With the National Guard now on the ground, California faces a volatile situation that could further challenge the boundaries between federal authority and local autonomy.

Safety Tip: If you live in or near areas where protests or civil unrest may occur, maintain heightened situational awareness. Avoid high-traffic protest zones, and always know your escape routes. While exercising your right to carry, remember that your firearm is for self-defense, not crowd control. Stay calm, stay lawful, and prioritize de-escalation over confrontation.

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