What to Know About the Los Angeles Protests and Trump’s Response - WSJ


Following clashes between protesters and federal officers in Los Angeles, the Trump administration deployed National Guard troops, sparking criticism from state and local officials.
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Members of the National Guard began deploying in Los Angeles on Sunday following two days of clashes between protesters and federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Trump administration said it is sending at least 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “incompetent. ” Newsom called the president’s move “purposefully inflammatory” and Bass said she is working closely with law enforcement to “find the best path forward.”

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