Deployment of Marines in Los Angeles Amid Ongoing Protests
Approximately 500 Marines mobilized in California to assist National Guard amidst escalating unrest.
The recent civil unrest in Los Angeles has prompted the mobilization of approximately 500 Marines from a training base in California.
This deployment, confirmed by three sources familiar with the operational plans, comes as the city experiences three consecutive days of protests.
The Marines are set to join the National Guard, which was activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom or Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
This significant deployment forms part of Trump's strategy to utilize military resources in response to civil disturbances, although the specific role of the Marines upon their arrival remains unclear.
According to sources, while the Marines will augment the presence of the National Guard, they lack the authority to carry out police duties such as arrests unless President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Protests have led to ongoing clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
The Los Angeles Police Department declared the area surrounding the city's most populated sectors as an 'illegal assembly zone'.
Reports have surfaced of vehicles being set ablaze and incidents of looting.
In their responses, police have resorted to using tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in injuries, including one incident where a reporter for an Australian news outlet was struck.
President Trump has characterized individuals involved in the violence as 'professional agitators' and labeled them 'rebels', asserting that they should face imprisonment for their actions.
Mayor Karen Bass has strongly criticized Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard, describing it as a 'dangerous escalation' that has induced 'fear and panic' among residents.
Bass indicated that the current chaos in Los Angeles is a direct consequence of Trump's administration’s actions, emphasizing that violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
In a relevant development, the FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of a man suspected of involvement in the violence surrounding protests.
The unidentified individual reportedly attacked a federal officer and vandalized government property in the Paramount area of Los Angeles while also injuring a police officer.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell described the violence erupting from the protests against immigration policies as 'appalling', warning that the situation is deteriorating daily.
He highlighted that the demonstrations have included dangerous incidents, including the use of fireworks directed at police officers.
President Trump maintained that the decision to send the National Guard was necessary and justified, asserting that failure to act would have resulted in catastrophic consequences for Los Angeles.
He criticized the state officials, suggesting that they should express gratitude for the deployment rather than communicating that the presence of federal assistance was unnecessary.
Trump also refuted claims that the protests were peaceful, citing available footage depicting violence and destruction.
This deployment, confirmed by three sources familiar with the operational plans, comes as the city experiences three consecutive days of protests.
The Marines are set to join the National Guard, which was activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom or Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
This significant deployment forms part of Trump's strategy to utilize military resources in response to civil disturbances, although the specific role of the Marines upon their arrival remains unclear.
According to sources, while the Marines will augment the presence of the National Guard, they lack the authority to carry out police duties such as arrests unless President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Protests have led to ongoing clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
The Los Angeles Police Department declared the area surrounding the city's most populated sectors as an 'illegal assembly zone'.
Reports have surfaced of vehicles being set ablaze and incidents of looting.
In their responses, police have resorted to using tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in injuries, including one incident where a reporter for an Australian news outlet was struck.
President Trump has characterized individuals involved in the violence as 'professional agitators' and labeled them 'rebels', asserting that they should face imprisonment for their actions.
Mayor Karen Bass has strongly criticized Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard, describing it as a 'dangerous escalation' that has induced 'fear and panic' among residents.
Bass indicated that the current chaos in Los Angeles is a direct consequence of Trump's administration’s actions, emphasizing that violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
In a relevant development, the FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of a man suspected of involvement in the violence surrounding protests.
The unidentified individual reportedly attacked a federal officer and vandalized government property in the Paramount area of Los Angeles while also injuring a police officer.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell described the violence erupting from the protests against immigration policies as 'appalling', warning that the situation is deteriorating daily.
He highlighted that the demonstrations have included dangerous incidents, including the use of fireworks directed at police officers.
President Trump maintained that the decision to send the National Guard was necessary and justified, asserting that failure to act would have resulted in catastrophic consequences for Los Angeles.
He criticized the state officials, suggesting that they should express gratitude for the deployment rather than communicating that the presence of federal assistance was unnecessary.
Trump also refuted claims that the protests were peaceful, citing available footage depicting violence and destruction.
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