Trump, California and national guard
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"Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order," said Texas governor Greg Abbott.
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Los Angeles residents and experts say that the National Guard's presence in Los Angeles in response to immigration protests is reminiscent of a long-standing dynamic in the state and around the country.
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Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman said 500 National Guard members have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations.
Trump claims the troops are quelling protests. But California officials fear their real mission is bigger: militarizing mass deportation.
President Trump’s assertions that federal troops have saved the city from destruction did not appear to reflect reality.
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem blamed California Gov. Newsom for the need to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles protests.
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Trump border czar Tom Homan announces National Guard deployment to Los Angeles County after anti-ICE demonstrations turned violent, stating authorities won't apologize for enforcing the law.