Trump Calls in National Guard as LA Faces Riot Outbreak Amid ICE Deportations

Los Angeles is once again erupting in violence as mobs attack federal officers during ICE deportations. The chaos has drawn sharp criticism from federal officials, who point to the role of Democratic elected officials in inciting the violence. The rioters, according to reports, have been fueling the unrest with attacks on federal law enforcement and acts of arson and vandalism.

The unrest has prompted President Donald Trump to take action. On Monday, Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles to protect federal officers. The move has drawn strong criticism from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, who called the deployment ‘purposefully inflammatory.’ The governor has accused Trump of worsening tensions in the city, while Mayor Karen Bass has joined the chorus of critics, labeling the deployment ‘cruel’ and ‘dangerous.’

The situation has drawn comparisons to the 1992 LA riots, though the nature of the unrest appears to be different. The 1992 riots were sparked by police brutality and the subsequent failure of local authorities to restore order. Today’s riots, meanwhile, are seen as being driven by open-border radicals and their enablers. Federal officials argue that ICE is enforcing lawful deportation efforts, and the violence is primarily targeted at federal law enforcement rather than private property.

There’s also a difference in the scale of the deployment. In 1992, 13,500 military personnel were deployed, but the current situation has only prompted a call-up of 2,000 National Guard members. The difference in scale is attributed to the fact that the current unrest is not as widespread as the riots of 1992. Trump, however, has not invoked the Insurrection Act, which would allow for the federalization of more troops. Instead, the National Guard is being used for force protection missions rather than direct law enforcement.

California officials, including Newsom and Bass, have been accused of failing to manage the situation. Critics argue that their policies have contributed to the instability in the state, and their failure to act is exacerbating the crisis. The situation has also raised concerns about the effectiveness of state and local law enforcement in dealing with the unrest, with federal officials calling for a more robust response to prevent the violence from escalating further.