Trump signed a memo to federalize 2,000 National Guardsmen, arguing the deployment is necessary to combat the “lawlessness” in Los Angeles.

Large-scale immigration raids in Los Angeles sparked widespread protests, leading to clashes between residents and federal agents. In response, President Trump deployed National Guard troops, escalating tensions in the city.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat said in a post on X that the move from the Republican president was “purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.”