LA Troops vs Iraq: Mayor Calls Out Trump – Live Updates
Los Angeles is currently hosting more U.S. troops than Iraq and Syria combined, a pivotal development Mayor Karen Bass is fiercely criticizing, and News Directory 3 is on the scene to let you know. Discover why Bass condemns the federal government’s response to immigration protests, especially the recent allocation of resources and the deployment of troops. Learn about the mayor’s specific accusations against the White House, citing escalated tensions in the city. The article lays out the Mayor’s statements on curfews, arrests, and a potential double standard regarding responses to protests. This developing story unearths the evolving dynamics of the emergency with troop levels and the need for ongoing curfews. Find out how these critical choices impact the city. Discover what’s next …
More US Troops Deployed to Los angeles Than in Iraq, Syria
Los Angeles currently has a larger deployment of U.S. troops than the combined forces in Iraq and Syria, according to ABC News. The city now hosts 4,800 activated National Guard and Marine personnel,surpassing the 2,500 troops stationed in Iraq and 1,500 in Syria.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed the troop levels during a press conference, highlighting the financial implications. “There are reports that if you add up all the military that have been designated to be deployed, it’s more military than are serving today in Iraq,” Bass said.
Bass also criticized the allocation of resources.”And the money that is being spent – $134 million – all of our cities could use that money,” she added.
Bass has blamed the White House for escalating tensions in Los Angeles by initiating immigration raids targeting workers and deploying troops. Video of her remarks is available.
“When you raid Home Depots and workplaces, when you tear parents and children apart, and when you run armored caravans through our streets – you’re not trying to keep anyone safe, you’re trying to cause fear and panic,” Bass stated.
She added, “And when you start deploying federalized troops on the heels of these raids, it is a drastic and chaotic escalation and entirely unneeded. These aren’t the criminals the administration is allegedly targeting; these are mothers and fathers, restaurant workers, seamstresses, home-care workers, everyday Angelenos trying to make a living.”
Regarding the ongoing curfews, Bass stated, “Curfews will go on provided that they are needed.” She noted that the continuation of the curfews is “interdependent on what happens on the federal side,” suggesting that federal actions, such as raids and troop deployments, influence the necessity of curfews.
Bass also commented on the number of arrests, describing it as “relatively minor” and expressing hope for fewer arrests in the future. “I would hope Angelenos got the message that we are serious,” she said.
When asked about a potential double standard between the Trump administration’s response to peaceful protests in Los Angeles and the pardoning of January 6 rioters, Bass responded, “Well I think you just illustrated the double standard.”
What I see as the difference is that the people that were in Washington, D.C. on January 6 were trying to overthrow the government. The people that are protesting here are trying to keep their families together.
What’s next
the situation in Los Angeles remains fluid, with curfews and troop deployments contingent on federal actions and local responses. Further developments are expected as the city navigates the intersection of immigration policy, public safety, and community relations.