Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid ICE Protest Unrest

Protests grow over ICE raids.

Trump threatens federal takeover.

Trump deploys National Guard in Los Angeles.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning on Saturday, threatening to «intervene» in Los Angeles to suppress growing protests sparked by recent immigration raids.

These operations, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have triggered alarm and civil unrest throughout the city.

Trump stated that if California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass failed to control the situation, the federal government would step in.

In a Truth Social post, the president wrote: “If they can’t do their job, the federal government will intervene.”

Trump Deploys National Guard Troops to Los Angeles

The Trump administration signals it will deploy the National Guard and possibly Marines in response to unrest following immigration raids. Governor Gavin Newsom accuses the federal government of “putting on a show.” https://t.co/abuiawxzju
— Telemundo, June 8, 2025

This announcement came shortly after Tom Homan, former border czar under Trump, revealed that the U.S. National Guard would be sent into the streets of Los Angeles.

Speaking on Fox News, Homan stated that protests stemming from the ICE raids would be met with a significant military presence, according to EFE and Telemundo.

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In response, Governor Newsom called the move “provocative” and warned it would only escalate tensions.

He confirmed that the federal government had taken control of California’s National Guard and deployed 2,000 soldiers to assist in managing the unrest.

Response to Protests Against ICE Operations

Donald Trump follows through on his threat to “intervene” in Los Angeles, ordering the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in response to widespread protests over immigration raids. https://t.co/sxbwlldxuq
AFP / Reuters pic.twitter.com/by6ight
— El Sol de México, June 8, 2025

The protests against ICE intensified particularly in the city of Paramount, part of the greater Los Angeles area, where more than 50 federal vehicles conducted a large-scale operation at a local business.

Protesters gathered to block arrests, clashing with federal agents in an attempt to stop the raids.

Violence escalated as officers used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowd.

Several injuries were reported, including individuals struck by rubber bullets.

Conclusion: Rising Tension Amid Federal Crackdown

Military-style tactics were deployed to control the crowd and facilitate the extraction of detainees from the premises.

The operation drew condemnation from civil rights groups, while officials from the Department of Homeland Security voiced frustration over vandalism and property damage that followed the raids.

Federal buildings and ICE vehicles were tagged with graffiti and suffered damage late Friday night during the protests.

Tensions remain high in the city as protests continue, deepening the standoff between the community, local authorities, and the federal government.