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In his strongest language yet concerning protests in Los Angeles, Trump used a speech that was intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army to criticize the demonstrators. During the speech, he reiterated his unfounded claims about the 2020 election being stolen and took jabs at the former president, Joe Biden.
The Republican leader, who views the military as an essential asset for his domestic strategies, used the ongoing protests in Los Angeles as a chance to deploy the National Guard and US Marines. This move was made despite the disapproval of California’s Democratic governor, aiming to suppress events that originated as demonstrations against immigration raids.
With tanks and military vehicles set to roll through city streets, this serves as a reminder of how the Republican president is changing the role of the armed forces after his return to the White House this year.
Trump has authorised the deployment of 4000 National Guard soldiers to the city over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat.
About 700 Marines were deployed to the Los Angeles area, but had not yet been sent to respond to the protests.
California sued Trump over the deployment, with the state attorney general arguing that the president had “trampled” the state’s sovereignty.
California leaders accused Trump of fanning protesters’ anger, leading crowds to block off a major freeway and set self-driving cars on fire.
