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LA Protests: Trump Deploys 700 Marines, 2,000 More National Guard Troops
Above: Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, Calif., June 8, 2025. Image copyright: Frederic J. Brown/Contriutor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
These mobilizations reflect the severity of the chaos unfolding in Los Angeles. Newsom has failed to protect federal law enforcement and property, so it falls to the Trump administration to step in. These forces will quickly restore order to the streets, allowing federal personnel to conduct their duties safely.
Democratic narrative
These deployments are illegal and a dangerous escalation. They are exceeding Trump’s authority, ignoring California's lack of consent, and exacerbating tensions by pitting service members against their fellow citizens. This intervention isn't for California's benefit but a way to soothe the ego of an authoritarian president.