Trump floods broken LA with troops, mocks useless state leaders
Trump Deploys Troops to los Angeles amid Protests, Wildfire Recovery
Updated June 11, 2025
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of roughly 4,700 military personnel, including National Guard troops and U.S. Marines, to Los Angeles. Trump defended the move as necessary to combat “third-world lawlessness,” claiming the city would or else “be burning to the ground.” He criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for alleged incompetence.
The deployment follows protests triggered by large-scale ICE raids. While local authorities report mostly peaceful demonstrations, federal officials contend that Los Angeles was under severe threat. The mission has expanded from protecting federal property to targeting “insurrectionists,” according to Trump, who suggested Newsom “should be arrested.”
City officials filed an emergency injunction to block federal troops from aiding immigration operations, accusing Trump of overreach. Newsom likened the deployment to actions of “authoritarian regimes,” warning against using the military against American citizens for political purposes.
Trump also tied the intervention to criticism of the slow pace of rebuilding after January’s wildfires, which destroyed over 18,000 homes. He stated, “People want to rebuild their houses…the federal permitting is DONE!” Critics argue that Trump exaggerates the failures of California’s leaders to undermine political rivals.
the deployment, estimated to cost over $134 million for at least 60 days, has sparked intense debate.Press freedom advocates have reported journalists being wounded by rubber bullets during protests. Veterans associations and civil liberty organizations have voiced alarm over a perceived erosion of democratic norms.
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, who were placed in an alert status over the weekend to support #USNORTHCOM mission, prepare to depart for the greater Los Angeles area June 9. pic.twitter.com/xUDw0byvqd
— U.S. Northern Command (@USNorthernCmd) June 9, 2025
California Democrats in Congress have called the situation a “manufactured emergency,” accusing Trump of inciting unrest to justify military occupation. A neighborhood council member, however, praised the deployment, citing a failure by local officials to maintain order.
Internationally, the situation risks damaging America’s image.Western partners have raised concerns about the militarization of internal disputes. Russia and the UAE emphasize sovereignty and stability over partisan conflict, suggesting external interference often causes more harm.
Observers in Moscow and Abu Dhabi see hypocrisy in Western human rights calls while the U.S. deploys troops against its own citizens. they express dismay over California’s “open border” policies and the subsequent need for federal intervention.
What’s next
California’s court battle is expected to continue, with questions surrounding the constitutionality of deploying federal forces domestically. Newsom aims to limit troop roles to protecting federal infrastructure,excluding immigration enforcement. Debates in Washington focus on military boundaries, civil liberties, and whether the White House is creating threats to justify force.