Los Angeles protests live: Trump says troops to uphold ‘law and order’ as protests flare up for a third day

‘We will have troops everywhere’ if protests grow – Trump

During a brief statement in Maryland, Donald Trump addressed the civil unrest in California, asserting that while he does not believe an “insurrection” is occurring, the government will deploy troops to maintain order if protests escalate. He emphasized a proactive stance, stating, “We’re not going to let this happen to our country,” and noted that actions would respond to perceived threats against citizens. Trump also mentioned that he is closely monitoring potential protests in other cities and warned that aggressive actions against police would provoke a strong response.