President Trump has ordered the deployment of two thousand National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid ongoing protests against federal immigration raids, igniting controversy over presidential authority. This action marks a historic move, as it's done without consent from the California Governor, Gavin Newsom. Despite aggressive protests in certain areas, much of the city remains calm. Observers warn that the administration's narrative of chaos in California may be exaggerated, with political analysts questioning the implications of using military forces to control domestic unrest. Public sentiment is on edge as the situation develops and further military involvement looms.
In response to protests against federal immigration raids, President Trump ordered two thousand National Guard troops to L.A., marking a controversial deployment without the governor's consent.
Ruth Marcus noted that Trump has long sought opportunities to utilize military force for domestic disturbances, suggesting potential overreach of presidential power in these decisions.
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