Newsom says Trump 'deranged' as more troops deployed to LA protests
Summary
President Trump sent additional troops, including 700 Marines, to Los Angeles to help manage protests against immigration raids. This decision led to legal action from California's Governor Gavin Newsom, who contests the federal intervention without state approval.Key Facts
- The protests in Los Angeles began due to immigration raids targeting Latino areas.
- President Trump increased troop numbers to handle the unrest, sending 700 Marines and doubling National Guard troops to 4,000.
- Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the deployment of troops without his consent and is suing the president.
- It is rare for the U.S. military to handle domestic law enforcement.
- This is the first time since 1965 that National Guard troops have been sent to a U.S. city without a governor's approval.
- Demonstrations occurred in at least nine other cities, including New York and San Francisco.
- The protests in Los Angeles escalated to violence and vandalism, including looting and property damage.
- President Trump stated that deploying troops helped prevent further chaos in the city.
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