The voltage in Los Angeles was escalated. In response to the National Guard, thousands went to the streets
Trump claims it was necessary.
Los Angeles. The tension in the American city of Los Angeles was rising on Sunday.
In response to a decision President Donald Trump Thousands of protesters came to the streets in the city, who blocked one of the motorways and burned vehicles.
Local security forces deployed tear gas, rubber projectiles and flash grenades to control the crowd. Informed AP.
The third day of demonstrations
Some police officers patrolled on the streets on horses, while others with a riot’s equipment equipment were listed as soldiers of the National Guard, which they deployed to protect federal buildings, including the retention center, where they placed part of the detainees of immigrants in recent days.
The precipitation took place on the third day of demonstrations against the intervention of Trump’s government against Los Angeles immigration.
The first soldiers have already arrived in Los Angeles. Trump is looking for an excuse for escalation Read
Sunday’s arrival of approximately 300 members of the National Guard has caused anger and concern for some residents, AP said.
The presence of Guard members encourages tensions in the city, California Governor Gavin News said in a letter to Trump on Sunday afternoon. He officially asked the President to dismiss the guard.
« We had no problem until Trump was involved in it. It is a serious violation of state sovereignty – the tension of tension and at the same time draining resources from places where they are really needed, » News said.
« In Los Angeles, we see the chaos that evokes (Trump’s administration), » said Mayor Karen Bass at a press conference. « This is about another agenda, not about public security. »
Trump claims to secure the right and order
Trump claims that the posting of the National Guard was needed because Newsom and other Democrats failed to stop protests against immigration agents.
« You have violent people and we will not allow them to pass it, » Trump told journalists about people protesting raids in California by federal immigration agents. « I think you will see a very strong right and order, » he added.
The National Guard is usually subordinate to the relevant governor. According to the New York Times, this is the first time in 60 years since the President took command of her command without the consent of the governor.
Trump’s government did not rule out that, if necessary, mobilized naval infantry members could be placed in California. Defense Minister Pete HegSeth said they were in a high -alert state.
Trump announced that the National Guard will be deployed for 60 days or as long as the Defense Minister recognizes as necessary. If necessary, the Minister of Defense may also deploy members of the regular US Army « in the number of what he deems as appropriate ».
