While Democrat officials in California try to block federal aid during violent riots, Trump forces their hand by deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order in the lawless streets of Los Angeles.
At a Glance
- President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell violent anti-ICE protests despite opposition from Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass
- The unrest erupted after 44 people were arrested in ICE raids, leading to confrontations with federal agents
- House Speaker Mike Johnson supported Trump’s decision, stating “The president did exactly what he needed to do”
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to deploy 500 active-duty Marines if violence continues
- Democrats claim the intervention is unnecessary and will escalate tensions, while Republicans cite Newsom’s failure to maintain order
Trump Takes Decisive Action Where California Leaders Failed
In a move that has Democrats clutching their pearls, President Trump federalized the California National Guard, sending 2,000 troops to restore order in Los Angeles as violent anti-immigration protests descended into chaos. The decision came after local officials demonstrated their typical reluctance to enforce the law and protect their own citizens. This marks a rare instance of deploying the National Guard against a governor’s wishes—the first since 1965 during the Selma civil rights march. But unlike that historical moment, today’s protests aren’t about securing constitutional rights; they’re about defending people who have no legal right to be in this country in the first place.
House Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t mince words when supporting the President’s decisive action. In an era where leftist politicians routinely prioritize virtue signaling over public safety, it’s refreshing to see federal leadership step in when state officials refuse to do their jobs. The protests intensified after 44 people were arrested in ICE raids, leading to violent confrontations with federal agents in Paramount, California. While the left cries about “excessive force,” the rest of America sees what we’ve always known: without law and order, communities fall apart.
Democrats Oppose Law Enforcement (Again)
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass opposed federal intervention, claiming they had the situation under control. If burning buildings and assaulted police officers constitute “under control” in California these days, perhaps that explains why half the state’s residents are fleeing to Texas and Florida. Newsom, apparently forgetting his own state’s descent into lawlessness under his leadership, had the audacity to suggest Trump was the one seeking a spectacle, telling reporters, “They want a spectacle, they want the violence.”
“For the president to do this when it wasn’t requested, breaking with generations of tradition, is only going to incite the situation and make things worse. We are now at a point where we have a president who sat back and did nothing as people stormed our Capitol, viciously beat police.” – Cory Booker
Senator Cory Booker couldn’t resist dragging January 6th into the conversation, showing once again that Democrats have exactly one play in their political playbook. The irony of Democrats suddenly becoming concerned about law enforcement is almost too rich to bear. These are the same people who championed “defund the police” movements, established sanctuary cities, and stood by as BLM riots destroyed American cities. Now they’re worried about “escalating tensions”? Where was this concern when leftist rioters were burning down businesses and attacking police officers in 2020?
Republican Leadership Backs Trump’s Decision
House Speaker Mike Johnson stood firmly behind President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard, delivering a masterclass in what actual leadership looks like. Unlike the handwringing from California officials who seem more concerned with protecting illegal immigrants than their tax-paying citizens, Johnson recognized that maintaining the rule of law isn’t optional in a functioning society. The Constitution doesn’t have a footnote saying “unless you’re in California and feeling particularly progressive this week.”
“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.” – Mike Johnson
Making the situation even more absurd, Trump congratulated the National Guard for calming the unrest, only for Mayor Bass to clarify that troops hadn’t even been deployed yet. This speaks volumes about the effectiveness of simply announcing consequences for lawless behavior. Even the prospect of facing actual law enforcement caused rioters to reconsider their life choices. Perhaps there’s a lesson here for Democrats who’ve spent years telling us that enforcement is the problem, not the solution. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also announced that 500 Marines are on standby if the National Guard deployment doesn’t restore order—a clear signal that the days of watching American cities burn for political theater are over.
