Trump mobilizes National Guard in LA: escalate protests!

Trump mobilizes National Guard in LA: escalate protests!

Los Angeles, USA - On June 8, 2025, the first soldiers of the National Guard arrived in the Los Angeles area. This goes back to an order from US President Donald Trump, who has ordered the mobilization of at least 2,000 soldiers in response to ongoing protests against the US immigration authority ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Protests that have gained intensity in the past few days began when ICE security forces wanted to arrest migrants. As reported VOL.AT, some soldiers are already on site, while parts of an infantry brigade are still on the way.

The situation in Los Angeles is tense: security forces have used tear gas against demonstrators who have occurred with signs and in full gear. The local mayor Karen Bass and the police have distanced themselves from the operations of the ICE. This has called the democratic governor of California, Gavin Newsom, to the schedule, who considers the mobilization of the National Guard to be dangerous and because of the possible escalation of the situation as absolutely not necessary. Trump prompted this mobilization in a historical context: It is the first time in 60 years that a US president mobilizes the national guard without the consent of a governor.

background of the protests

The protests in Los Angeles are not isolated. In the past few weeks, the US Ministry of Homeland has carried out extensive raids in immigration communities, which led to over 100 arrests. Many of these arrests concerned people who are connected to serious offenses such as drug trafficking, robbery and human trafficking. According to nbclosangeles.com, the mobilization of the National Guard was also justified as a protective measure for the ICE civil servants during their operations in the region are increasingly exposed to attacks. According to reports, there was an increase in attacks to ICE officials by 413%.

The tensions put the political landscape in California to the test. Governor Newsom described Trump's decision as provocative and an attempt to suppress different opinions. The use of the National Guard is controversial, and many critics fear that this will continue to deepen the political differences between Trump and Newsom. The national guard has both police and military powers, but its tasks in internal unrest are limited.

reactions from politics

The use of the National Guard also caused excitement among politicians such as Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders sharply criticized Trump and accused him of leading the United States in an authoritarian direction. "This commitment is not only unnecessary, but also undermines the trust of the citizens in the possibilities of a democratic discussion," said Sanders. The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, on the other hand, confirmed the zero tolerance policy of the Trump administration towards criminal behavior, which relies on the use of the National Guard.

The developments related to the mobilization of the National Guard and the ongoing protests remain tense and the citizens in Los Angeles look at the coming days. How the situation will develop remains to be seen - events have the potential to have a lasting impact on the political mood in the United States.

For more information, read the reports on Vol.at , nbClosangeles.com and Zeit.de .