CNN host Dana Bash joined the chorus of critics condemning President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, where tensions had already flared due to deportations of illegal immigrants. Bash likened Trump’s actions to an arsonist calling the fire department, a metaphor she used to emphasize the perceived escalation of tensions and the misguided nature of his intervention. The National Guard deployment, which involved sending 2,000 troops to the area, was sparked by ongoing riots and clashes between protesters and law enforcement, with some incidents including the destruction of property and the burning of the American flag.
During an episode of her show, Inside Politics With Dana Bash, Bash highlighted Trump’s campaign promise to deport illegal immigrants and accused him of exacerbating the crisis by deploying the National Guard.