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Donald Trump Vows to ‘Liberate’ Los Angeles Amid Migrant Protests, Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops

Donald Trump Vows to ‘Liberate’ Los Angeles Amid Migrant Protests, Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops

Washington, DC/Los Angeles (National Times): US President Donald Trump has vowed that "order will be restored" and that Los Angeles "will be set free", as protests erupted across the city following sweeping immigration raids by federal agents. The president has directed top federal officials to take "all necessary action" to end what he described as a "migrant invasion" and "riots". The protests broke out after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted coordinated raids across Los Angeles, leading to the arrest of dozens of undocumented immigrants. In response to escalating unrest, Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard…
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Donald Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Raid Protests

Donald Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Raid Protests

Los Angeles (National Times): Amid mounting protests over controversial immigration raids in Los Angeles, US President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum ordering the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, CNN reported. The move follows a series of federal immigration enforcement actions that led to the detention of dozens of individuals, sparking citywide unrest. The protests, which erupted on Friday, drew large crowds accusing the federal government of conducting “mass chaos” and “paramilitary-style operations” targeting immigrant communities. In response, the Department of Defense began mobilizing National Guard units to support federal law enforcement. US Secretary of…
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