Escalating Unrest in Los Angeles Prompts Federal Response
California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump clash over the response to violent protests.
Recent protests in Los Angeles have intensified, leading law enforcement officials to declare a state of unrest.
Jim McDonnell, the Chief of Police, acknowledged that the situation has 'spiraled out of control' as protests erupted in response to coordinated measures against illegal immigration.
On Sunday, McDonnell labeled the gatherings as 'unlawful assemblies', with demonstrators blocking major highways, vandalizing police vehicles, and burning American flags.
The protests began on Friday outside the federal immigration office, and violence escalated on Saturday in Paramount, a city within Los Angeles County, where protesters set vehicles on fire and damaged buildings.
In response to the unrest, the federal government assumed control of the California National Guard on Saturday, deploying units to Los Angeles to quell the violence.
By Sunday, several hundred National Guard members were stationed to protect federal facilities and safeguard against demonstrators.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly criticized President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, asserting that it was an illegal action.
He stated that local authorities did not require assistance and accused Trump of inciting chaos and violence with the mobilization of troops.
Newsom indicated plans to pursue legal action against the federal government over what he perceives as unauthorized intervention.
Arriving in Los Angeles on Sunday evening to assess the situation, Newsom reiterated his commitment to holding the federal government accountable.
In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled Newsom as 'too weak' to ensure the safety of Los Angeles, asserting that he 'did nothing' when riots broke out on Friday.
Leavitt emphasized that the President’s actions were aimed at maintaining law and order and protecting federal properties.
Jim McDonnell, the Chief of Police, acknowledged that the situation has 'spiraled out of control' as protests erupted in response to coordinated measures against illegal immigration.
On Sunday, McDonnell labeled the gatherings as 'unlawful assemblies', with demonstrators blocking major highways, vandalizing police vehicles, and burning American flags.
The protests began on Friday outside the federal immigration office, and violence escalated on Saturday in Paramount, a city within Los Angeles County, where protesters set vehicles on fire and damaged buildings.
In response to the unrest, the federal government assumed control of the California National Guard on Saturday, deploying units to Los Angeles to quell the violence.
By Sunday, several hundred National Guard members were stationed to protect federal facilities and safeguard against demonstrators.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly criticized President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, asserting that it was an illegal action.
He stated that local authorities did not require assistance and accused Trump of inciting chaos and violence with the mobilization of troops.
Newsom indicated plans to pursue legal action against the federal government over what he perceives as unauthorized intervention.
Arriving in Los Angeles on Sunday evening to assess the situation, Newsom reiterated his commitment to holding the federal government accountable.
In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled Newsom as 'too weak' to ensure the safety of Los Angeles, asserting that he 'did nothing' when riots broke out on Friday.
Leavitt emphasized that the President’s actions were aimed at maintaining law and order and protecting federal properties.
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