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Federal Troops Enter L.A. — and the Trump-Musk Feud Hardens

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Jun 9, 2025
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Federal Agents Spark LA Protests

  • Federal immigration agents in military gear forcibly arrested previously deported individuals at a Los Angeles clothing wholesaler, sparking protests.
  • The heavy-handed federal response caused community fears and visible clashes with demonstrators.
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Unilateral National Guard Deployment

  • President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom's consent to quell protests.
  • This federalization is highly unusual and seen as inflammatory by California officials, escalating tensions.
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Guard Deployment Disproportionate

  • The protests in Los Angeles do not warrant the scale of National Guard deployment seen.
  • Unlike the 1992 riots, current incidents are far smaller, making the response disproportionate.
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