Donald Trump calls for troop deployment as unrest escalates in Los Angeles

Sen. Lankford backs National Guard deployment to Los Angeles

U.S. Sen. James Lankford is backing President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration enforcement actions by federal agents.

‘The View’ Co-Host Posits Baseless Theory About Why Trump Deployed Troops To LA

Ana Navarro claimed President Donald Trump’s orders to deploy the National Guard was “wagging the dog” to distract Americans from a failed presidency.

Despite calling California a war zone, it’s business as usual for Trump

For a man claiming that Los Angeles has descended into such violent chaos that it requires the immediate and illegal deployment of federal troops, President Donald Trump sure seems to have time to ...

'Dictator playbook': Schiff warns Trump using L.A. as military test run

“The president wants these confrontations so that he can call out the military in other cities in America as part of his would-be dictator playbook,” says Sen. Adam Schiff. “And we need to be aware of what we're seeing in L.A.—this abuse of the military—we are likely to see everywhere.”

Trump Says He Took Swift Action in L.A. Based on Lessons Learned from 2020 Riots: 'I've Been Here Before'

President Donald Trump that he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles because of the inaction of Democratic governors during the George Floyd riots in 2020.

Donald Trump says Los Angeles ‘would be on fire’ without his intervention

President Trump has accused rioters in Los Angeles of being "paid insurrectionists", as he doubled down on his defence of sending in the National Guard to deal with the violent demonstrations. Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump labelled the protesters "animals", claiming that LA would "be on fire" if it were not for his intervention.Taking aim at the local governors, Trump said the authorities would be getting "less money" from th…