Los Angeles, National Guard and Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump went on a late-night social media rant demanding that troops be deployed to Los Angeles and that the people protesting immigration and enforcement raids be arrested “NOW!” The TV- and social media-addicted president was apparently watching remarks by Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell,
Last year, many wondered whether Trump might be willing to use military resources to stifle dissent. Those fears are relevant anew.
Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon might mobilize active-duty troops. California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was "deranged behavior."
Approximately 44 people” were administratively arrested and one person was arrested on an obstruction charge, Homeland Security Investigations said.