Mobs in Los Angeles continue to wreak havoc, turning parts of the city into dangerous chaos. As the violence and destruction drag on, President Trump is taking decisive action to restore order where local leaders have failed.
Violence Grips Los Angeles Streets
The anger quickly spread to Los Angeles, where anti-ICE protests have already been building for weeks. The protests have now grown into violent riots. Over the weekend, mobs blocked major freeways, set cars on fire, looted stores, and filled the streets with chaos. A photo captured a protester waving a Mexican flag in front of burning cars, symbolizing just how out of control the city has become.
In Compton, protesters lit Molotov cocktails and threw them at federal officers as fireworks exploded overhead. The Associated Press reported that scenes like this have played out in several neighborhoods, leaving parts of the city on edge and local leaders scrambling.
Trump Sends in Troops to Quell the Riots
President Trump, seeing the destruction and violence, wasted no time in responding. He announced the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines to restore order in Los Angeles. “We will not allow an American city to be invaded and conquered by a foreign enemy. That’s what they are,” Trump said in a powerful speech at Fort Bragg.
He described Los Angeles as “a trash heap” where “entire neighborhoods [are] under control” of criminals. “We will liberate Los Angeles and make it free, clean and safe again,” he promised. Trump warned that any future protests would face “equal or greater force” than what was used over the weekend. “We’re going to celebrate our country for a change,” he said, highlighting a military parade in Washington, D.C., to showcase American strength.
While President Trump has moved to restore order, California leaders are protesting his actions. Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit to block the deployment of federal troops, calling it an illegal overreach. “This is an illegal and dangerous escalation,” Newsom said. Other Democrats argue that Trump’s actions are turning protests into battlefields and inflaming tensions.
But Trump and his supporters see things differently. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the deployment, saying, “We’re securing a city that Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass refused to.” Hegseth, a former National Guardsman himself, told Newsmax, “The National Guard and reserves are becoming a critical component of how we secure that homeland.”
In testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, Hegseth said, “I think we’re entering another phase, especially under President Trump with his focus on the homeland.” He made it clear that under Trump, the National Guard would play a bigger role in protecting American cities when local leaders refuse to act.
While focusing on the protests, Trump also used his Fort Bragg speech to announce that he would restore the original names of seven military bases that had been renamed by the Biden administration. “Can you believe they changed that name in the last administration for a little bit?” Trump said. “We’ll forget all about that.”
Defense Secretary Hegseth added, “We’re not a college or a university. We’re not interested in your woke garbage and political correctness,” earning cheers from the crowd. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll praised Trump as “the greatest recruiter in our Army’s history.”
The event was part political rally and part military show of strength. Veterans, active service members and their families cheered as tanks and helicopters filled the grounds. Children played on inflatable slides, and vendors sold Trump hats and shirts, turning Fort Bragg into a celebration of military might and presidential authority.
For supporters of the president, Trump’s actions are a necessary move to save Los Angeles from the violent mobs that local leaders have failed to control. “This is exactly what we need. We’re tired of seeing these mobs destroy cities while the Democrats stand around and do nothing,” said one supporter at Fort Bragg. Another added, “Trump is showing what real leadership looks like.”
For now, Los Angeles remains gripped by violence and uncertainty. Protesters show no signs of backing down, and the city’s leadership appears lost. But Trump has made it clear that he will not let the city fall into chaos. “They will be met with very big force,” he said about any new protests.
As Los Angeles braces for what comes next, one thing is certain: President Trump believes it is his responsibility to protect America’s cities when local leaders refuse. And in Los Angeles, he is ready to do whatever it takes to end the violence and bring back law and order.
NP Editor: It is so strange that Newsom will allow this kind of battleground in his state that is essentially destorying his own career – not to mention many people’s lives.
