Trump Claims National Guard Averted Disaster in Los Angeles
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his controversial decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles amid escalating unrest, insisting the move prevented catastrophic damage. Writing on his social media platform, Trump argued the federal intervention was critical to halting violent protests that he characterized as orchestrated and destructive.
Sharp Criticism of California Leadership
In his post, Trump directed scathing remarks towards California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. He mocked Newsom, referring to him derisively, and insisted both leaders should have expressed gratitude rather than opposition.
“The very incompetent ‘Governor,’ Gavin Newscum, and ‘Mayor,’ Karen Bass, should be saying, ‘THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP, YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL. WE WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT YOU, SIR,’” Trump wrote.
Disputing Official Narratives on the Protests
The president accused the state’s leadership of downplaying the severity of the demonstrations by labeling them as peaceful when, in his view, evidence told a different story. He emphasized that cautionary photos and videos depicting violence and destruction substantiated the federal response.
Legal Battle and Ongoing Tensions
This federal-state clash unfolds against the backdrop of Governor Newsom's announcement of a lawsuit, challenging the legality of deploying federal troops without state authorization. The protests have persisted for several days in Los Angeles and San Francisco, leading to over 80 arrests, reflecting the high tensions surrounding immigration enforcement actions.
Trump closed his message with a firm promise that the federal government will continue to take decisive action to protect citizens and uphold his administration’s slogan, “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
