Full Story Trump takes on the LA protesters and Elon Musk
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Jun 9, 2025 
David Smith, The Guardian's Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief, discusses President Trump's controversial decision to deploy National Guard troops against LA protesters responding to immigration crackdowns. He describes this action as akin to dictatorship, revealing the growing public backlash. The conversation also dives into the gripping feud between Trump and Elon Musk, unearthing the complexities of their relationship and the implications for both men amid rising tensions in the political landscape.
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Immigration Raids Spark Protests
- Large-scale immigration raids by ICE in Los Angeles sparked protests.
- ICE's aggressive tactics included detaining undocumented individuals without due process.
Trump's Hardline Protest Rhetoric
- Trump's rhetoric demonizes protesters as violent insurrectionists.
- He frames protests as an enemy within to rally his base around immigration enforcement.
Rare Federal Guard Deployment
- Deploying the National Guard without governor's consent is extremely rare.
- Trump federalized the National Guard in California, breaking political norms and escalating tensions.