Los Angeles is latest in Trump’s calls to use military at protests

Donald Trump activated California’s National Guard to address protests against federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, overriding Governor Gavin Newsom’s authority, which has drawn criticism from military leaders as politically motivated. The intervention raises concerns about politicizing the military, echoing Trump’s past calls for a militarized response to civil unrest, reminiscent of actions taken during the Civil Rights era.

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