(PatriotNews.net) – President Trump overrides Governor Newsom’s objections and deploys 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles as anti-ICE riots intensify, with House Speaker Mike Johnson hailing the move as “exactly what needed to be done” while Democrats accuse Trump of deliberately escalating tensions.
At a Glance
- President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid escalating anti-ICE protests, overriding state objections
- House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Trump’s decisive action while Democrats accuse him of creating a “spectacle”
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to deploy active-duty Marines if violence continues
- The federal intervention follows violent demonstrations triggered by high-profile ICE raids that resulted in 44 arrests
- This marks the first time since 1965 that National Guard troops were deployed against a governor’s wishes
Trump Takes Control as California Leadership Falters
When riots broke out in Los Angeles following ICE enforcement actions, California’s leadership seemed more interested in political posturing than protecting citizens and maintaining order. Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass opposed federal intervention while streets burned and law enforcement was overwhelmed. President Trump, refusing to watch another Democrat-run city descend into chaos, took decisive action by federalizing the California National Guard—sending 2,000 troops to restore order despite vociferous objections from state officials who appear more concerned with protecting illegal immigrants than law-abiding citizens.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has emerged as a strong defender of Trump’s decision, cutting through the left’s predictable outrage with common sense: “I have no concern about that at all. I think the president did exactly what he needed to do. These are federal laws, we have to maintain the rule of law, and that is not what is happening. Gavin Newsom has shown an inability or unwillingness to do what is necessary there, so the president stepped in. That’s real leadership, and he has the authority and the responsibility to do it.”
Democrats’ Hypocritical Outrage
The left’s reaction to Trump’s decision has been as predictable as it is hypocritical. Governor Newsom accused the Trump administration of wanting “a spectacle” and “violence”—a remarkable accusation from the leader who has allowed his state to become a sanctuary for illegal immigration and criminal activity. Senator Cory Booker attempted to draw parallels to January 6th, conveniently forgetting his party’s tolerance for months of destructive riots in 2020. And California Rep. Nanette Barragán claimed federal assistance wasn’t needed, apparently blind to the chaos unfolding in her own backyard.
“They want a spectacle, they want the violence.” – Gavin Newsom.
While Democrats posture and pontificate, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a no-nonsense approach, putting 500 Marines on standby if the violence continues. This serious response stands in stark contrast to the Biden administration’s hands-off approach to illegal immigration over the previous four years, which directly created this crisis by incentivizing mass illegal entry and undermining our border security. The left’s sudden concern for state sovereignty would be laughable if the situation weren’t so dire.
Putting Americans First
The deployment of National Guard troops marks the first time since the 1965 Selma civil rights march that such action has been taken against a governor’s wishes—a testament to the severity of the situation. But unlike 1965, today’s intervention isn’t about suppressing rights but protecting them—the rights of law-abiding Americans to live safely in their communities without fear of mob violence inspired by radical pro-illegal immigration activists. When local leaders abdicate their responsibility to maintain order, the federal government has not just the right but the duty to step in.
“There is no need for the National Guard. They have the manpower that they need. So this is really just an escalation of the president coming into California. We haven’t asked for the help. We don’t need the help. This is him escalating it, causing tensions to rise.” – Nanette Barragán.
California Democrats attempted to visit the Adelanto ICE Processing Center but were denied entry—another example of theatrical politics taking precedence over substantive solutions. Meanwhile, actual California residents are left dealing with the consequences of their leaders’ failed policies: communities torn apart by riots, law enforcement stretched thin, and the ever-present threat of continued unrest. Trump’s promise that the National Guard will remain for 30 days offers the first real hope for stability that Californians have seen in years.
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