California governor has pushed back against the US president’s move to suppress pro-immigrant riots in his state.
President Donald Trump has directed top federal officials to take “all such action necessary” to end days of violent unrest in Los Angeles, ordering the deployment of National Guard troops and vowing to “liberate” the city from what he described as an “invasion” by criminal migrants.
“A once great American City, Los Angeles, has been invaded and occupied by Illegal Aliens and Criminals,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday. “Now violent, insurrectionist mobs are swarming and attacking our Federal Agents to try and stop our deportation operations — But these lawless riots only strengthen our resolve… Order will be restored, the Illegals will be expelled, and Los Angeles will be set free.”
The president said he instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi to coordinate with federal agencies to quell the unrest.
Trump’s comments follow two days of clashes between protesters and federal immigration agents, prompting Trump to authorize the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops.
Nat Guard/DHS threw tear gas canisters and smoke grenades into the crowd. Protesters and media hit. Pellet rounds deployed. All to seemingly clear path for a convoy of DHS/Border Patrol vehicles. I got hit but fine after an eye rinse. pic.twitter.com/DYN5NnuXjn
— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) June 8, 2025
Tensions peaked Sunday afternoon as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles. Video footage showed National Guard troops facing off with protesters behind riot shields. At one point tear gas was fired, but authorities have not confirmed which agency used force or what triggered the escalation.
BREAKING: Two motorcyclists just drove towards a line of police in LA, both were immediately arrested pic.twitter.com/E6qrtpqmjw
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 8, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the federal “takeover” of California’s National Guard as unconstitutional and politically motivated, formally demanding that President Trump withdraw the order and return control of the troops to the state.
Multiple Waymo vehicles set ablaze here in LA pic.twitter.com/p2iVDUbEIL
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 9, 2025
We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved,” he claimed in a on X. “This is a serious breach of state sovereignty – inflaming tensions while pulling resources from where they’re actually needed.”
Los Ángeles, CA – Protestors have successfully shut down part of the 101 freeway as thousands march through the streets to protest ICE and President Trumps ordering of 2,000 National Guardsmen.
Large police response can be seen in attempt to disperse the crowd. pic.twitter.com/2VOxY0FxOh
— Anthony (@AnthonyCabassa_) June 8, 2025
The unrest began Friday and intensified Saturday in the cities of Paramount and Compton, following multiple immigration raids in which over 100 people were arrested. Demonstrators attempted to block Border Patrol vehicles, and some threw rocks and debris at officers. Federal agents responded with tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bang grenades.
LAPD letting off “less lethals” and struggling to maintain crowd control. FUCK THE PIGS!! https://t.co/zeygKwdCI5 pic.twitter.com/MdeFfMCT1M
— People's City Council – Los Angeles (@PplsCityCouncil) June 8, 2025
Homeland Security officials accused local politicians of failing to uphold public safety. “Instead of rioting, they should be thanking ICE officers every single day who wake up and make our communities safer,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
Critics say Trump’s move bypasses constitutional norms. Senator Bernie Sanders described the deployment as “a president moving this country rapidly into authoritarianism.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, by contrast, defended the order, blaming California’s Democratic leadership for the disorder.
While previous National Guard deployments in Los Angeles were initiated by state officials, this marks the first federal override since the 1960s civil rights era. It remains unclear how long the troops will remain in the city. Defense Secretary Hegseth warned that active-duty Marines could be deployed next if the violence continues.
“Approximately 500 Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines at Twentynine Palms, California, are in a prepared to deploy status should they be necessary to augment and support the DoD’s protection of federal property and personnel efforts,” the US Northern Command announced in a statement on Sunday.
PRESS RELEASE: USNORTHCOM statement regarding protection of federal property and personnel in the LA Area.
Approx. 2,000 @TheCalGuard soldiers have been placed under in a Title 10 status.
Read more: https://t.co/Hew1buGKyN pic.twitter.com/9Cwj08cYK5— U.S. Northern Command (@USNorthernCmd) June 9, 2025
Lol, Kirsty and Pam are going to put down the riots? Trump’s gonna find out he hired a couple of empty vessels real soon.
Sorry mate, they all fill their positions perfectly. Nothing but puppets and smokescreens.
California (and another 3 of the top 5 US-states) have two things in common – the highest pay increases and majority Democrat politicians – obvious reasons to pick on them https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/06/06/california-wages-jumped-6-5-last-year-5th-biggest-raises-in-us/
Trump circus comes to town
yes yes yes, bring in the Marines!!! The Biden invasion of illegal aliens (and leftist looneys ofc) has begun.
Good, time to teach Bozo’s a lesson.
Portland and Seattle next
Anti-ICE Protests have now started in . . . Dallas and in Austin, TX
https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/national-news/anti-ice-protests-have-now-started-in-dallas-tx
Doing NOTHING Trump’s blamed, doing SOMETHING Trump’s blamed.
When in a “no win” situation people typically just say f it and do as they please.
Scenes reminiscent of Wellington parliament 2022.
Watch the Communist Demoncrats call Beijing and ask for military support from Xi to be sent to Commifornia…now THAT’s worth buying a popcorn cart for home use!
The J3wi$h Mexican President is actually quietly supporting this Hispanic LA uprising…
Waiting for the bullets to fly, just like at Kent State University, Ruby Ridge, Waco, M.O.V.E., LA ’65, 72 & 94, and Blair Mountain West Virginia….
We’ll probably see Marine Recon Snipers of the roof tops, similar to the Korean shopowners who defended themselves and their businesses during the LA Rodney King riots.
Oh, & BTW- George Floyd’s coroners report has a Fentanyl overdose as the cause of death…& Derek Chauvin will be walking free soon.
Soros might be funding it https://sputnikglobe.com/20250609/whos-behind-la-anti-ice-riots-1122221077.html
Look at that aye. Trump looks like he’ll get to use the insurrection act he helped into being.
How convenient
Push all the bullshit aside, this is where “diversity” takes you…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p810ZWTwS4c
Oh and while we are at it, the so called conservative NZ govt have mostly put the breaks on immigration from the UK, in favour of a more “diverse” base of immigrants to NZ. Divide and conquer, globalist style…..