President Trump’s decision to federally deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles aimed at reducing violence amid immigration protests. Despite warnings to Governor Gavin Newsom and viewing evidence of increasing attacks on federal agents, the deployment led to intensified unrest. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that local leaders, including Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, limited police cooperation with federal law enforcement. Ultimately, protests escalated to significant violence shortly after the National Guard's arrival, signifying a complex challenge for federal intervention amidst local tensions.
President Trump ordered the federalization of the National Guard in Los Angeles to deter violence at immigration protests but faced escalating unrest despite this action.
Leavitt emphasized that the National Guard was deployed with hopes of preventing violence, which instead escalated, showcasing a significant response to growing unrest.
A warning from President Trump to Governor Newsom to "get the police in gear" highlighted rising frustrations with local leadership's handling of the protests.
The protests turned violent with incidents such as rioters attacking police cars, indicating a severe backlash against federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.
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