The Trump administration has taken decisive action by deploying an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, despite the recent protests having mostly dissipated.
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This bold move raises questions about the necessity of a heavy military presence and underscores the ongoing tensions between the federal government and California’s leadership.
The Pentagon announced on June 17, 2025, that 2,000 more California Army National Guard soldiers were ordered to Los Angeles under federal command, bringing the total number of troops in the area to 4,800.
This includes 700 U.S. Marines and 4,100 California Army National Guard members.
These troops aim to “support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property” across the region, according to U.S. Northern Command.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has criticized the activation of the troops, arguing it diverts resources from crucial tasks like wildfire management and is part of what he calls Trump’s “political theater.”
The Trump administration’s initial deployment on June 7 met resistance from state Democratic leaders and ignited a legal battle over control of the National Guard.
“The INCOMPETENT Governor of California was unable to provide protection in a timely manner when our ICE Officers, GREAT Patriots they are, were attacked by an out of control mob of agitators, troublemakers, and/or insurrectionists,” Trump has said.
Despite the controversy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized at a Senate hearing that the troops have “conducted themselves with the utmost of professionalism, defending our federal agents.”
Hegseth further remarked on the inappropriateness of district courts determining national security policy.
The deployments have spurred a legal showdown between California and the Trump administration.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing whether Trump should return command of the National Guard to Governor Newsom, following a district court’s prior order favoring Newsom.
The case could set a precedent for presidential authority to deploy troops within American cities, Fox News reports.
Amid the legal and political turmoil, the troops have been specifically trained in de-escalation, crowd control, and use of force rules, calming fears about their role in civilian law enforcement.
Northern Command confirmed that the Guard will not be engaging directly in civilian law enforcement but will focus on federal protection efforts.
This deployment signifies the first instance since 1965 of a U.S. president activating a state’s National Guard without the governor’s consent, underscoring the fraught interaction between state and federal authorities.
As the case unfolds in the courts, its outcome will likely have wide-reaching implications for the balance of power and governance across the nation.
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: TRUMP DEPLOYS 2,000 MORE TROOPS TO LOS ANGELES UNDER TITLE 10
An additional 2,000 National Guard troops are being deployed to Los Angeles, joining over 4,800 federal forces already on the ground.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 18, 2025
