President Trump defended deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid protests over immigration policies, claiming the city was on the brink of destruction. While Trump characterized the unrest as widespread, local officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, argued that the situation was manageable without military intervention and criticized Trump’s actions as sensationalized and unnecessary. Protests began in response to ICE raids in the area, leading to clashes with police, but much of the city remained unaffected, with events like the Pride Parade proceeding normally.
