Trump LA Siege: Facts vs Claims
- President Donald Trump defended his decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell protests related to immigration, asserting that the city would have been "fully...
- The president stated he directed defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to coordinate with agencies to "liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion" and end...
- Gavin Newsom have criticized Trump, accusing him of exaggerating the extent of the violence.
Trump Deploys National Guard Amid Los angeles Immigration Protests
Updated june 10, 2025
President Donald Trump defended his decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell protests related to immigration, asserting that the city would have been “fully obliterated” without federal intervention. Trump claimed Los Angeles was “invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals.”
The president stated he directed defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to coordinate with agencies to “liberate Los Angeles from the Migrant Invasion” and end the “Migrant riots.”
Though, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have criticized Trump, accusing him of exaggerating the extent of the violence. They maintain that local law enforcement can manage the situation without federal military intervention. Newsom said Trump “flamed the fires and illegally acted” by mobilizing the National Guard without state consent, adding that California is suing the president over the deployment.
Despite the military troops arriving,Police chief Jim McDonnell acknowledged the deployment “presents a notable logistical and operation challenge.” He affirmed the LAPD’s experience in managing large demonstrations and its commitment to public safety.
The immigration protests began after reports of ICE raids in downtown Los Angeles, including one at a home Depot in Westlake. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said 35 Mexican citizens were among the 40 people arrested during the raids.
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